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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,508.68, 1,169,073.43 and 507,780.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,508.68, 1,169,073.43 and 507,780.10 is: 700,443.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,508.68 : 1,169,073.43 = 507,780.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,508.68/1,169,073.43 = 507,780.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,508.68x = 1,169,073.43 × 507,780.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,508.68x = 593,632,223,192.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,632,223,192.74/847,508.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,443.83

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