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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,637.73, 1,169,221.23 and 503,240.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,637.73, 1,169,221.23 and 503,240.04 is: 694,163.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,637.73 : 1,169,221.23 = 503,240.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,637.73/1,169,221.23 = 503,240.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,637.73x = 1,169,221.23 × 503,240.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,637.73x = 588,398,938,554.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,398,938,554.05/847,637.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,163.22

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