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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,921.60, 1,169,876.64 and 508,265.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,921.60, 1,169,876.64 and 508,265.92 is: 701,254.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,921.60 : 1,169,876.64 = 508,265.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,921.60/1,169,876.64 = 508,265.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,921.60x = 1,169,876.64 × 508,265.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,921.60x = 594,608,426,716.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,608,426,716.11/847,921.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,254.02

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