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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,598.08, 1,169,786.88 and 508,055.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,598.08, 1,169,786.88 and 508,055.04 is: 701,176.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,598.08 : 1,169,786.88 = 508,055.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,598.08/1,169,786.88 = 508,055.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,598.08x = 1,169,786.88 × 508,055.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,598.08x = 594,316,120,109.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,316,120,109.88/847,598.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,176.81

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