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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,509.97, 1,169,045.83 and 503,112.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,509.97, 1,169,045.83 and 503,112.15 is: 693,987.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,509.97 : 1,169,045.83 = 503,112.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,509.97/1,169,045.83 = 503,112.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,509.97x = 1,169,045.83 × 503,112.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,509.97x = 588,161,160,979.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,161,160,979.84/847,509.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,987.31

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