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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,410.88, 1,169,449.85 and 498,575.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,410.88, 1,169,449.85 and 498,575.63 is: 688,047.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,410.88 : 1,169,449.85 = 498,575.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,410.88/1,169,449.85 = 498,575.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,410.88x = 1,169,449.85 × 498,575.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,410.88x = 583,059,198,017.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,059,198,017.56/847,410.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,047.81

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