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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,333.70, 1,170,683.01 and 508,911.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,333.70, 1,170,683.01 and 508,911.30 is: 702,287.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,333.70 : 1,170,683.01 = 508,911.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,333.70/1,170,683.01 = 508,911.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,333.70x = 1,170,683.01 × 508,911.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,333.70x = 595,773,812,507.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,773,812,507.01/848,333.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,287.10

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