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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,508.97, 1,169,044.45 and 503,111.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,508.97, 1,169,044.45 and 503,111.15 is: 693,985.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,508.97 : 1,169,044.45 = 503,111.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,508.97/1,169,044.45 = 503,111.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,508.97x = 1,169,044.45 × 503,111.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,508.97x = 588,159,294,921.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,159,294,921.53/847,508.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,985.92

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