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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,297.71, 1,170,679.35 and 499,375.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,297.71, 1,170,679.35 and 499,375.16 is: 689,154.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,297.71 : 1,170,679.35 = 499,375.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,297.71/1,170,679.35 = 499,375.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,297.71x = 1,170,679.35 × 499,375.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,297.71x = 584,608,185,315.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,608,185,315.27/848,297.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,154.50

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