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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,600.58, 1,169,790.33 and 508,057.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,600.58, 1,169,790.33 and 508,057.54 is: 701,180.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,600.58 : 1,169,790.33 = 508,057.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,600.58/1,169,790.33 = 508,057.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,600.58x = 1,169,790.33 × 508,057.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,600.58x = 594,320,797,375.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,320,797,375.59/847,600.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,180.26

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