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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,999.83, 1,170,339.33 and 503,838.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,999.83, 1,170,339.33 and 503,838.55 is: 695,356.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,999.83 : 1,170,339.33 = 503,838.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,999.83/1,170,339.33 = 503,838.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,999.83x = 1,170,339.33 × 503,838.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,999.83x = 589,662,077,679.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,662,077,679.07/847,999.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,356.36

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