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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,362.50, 1,170,764.48 and 517,237.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,362.50, 1,170,764.48 and 517,237.55 is: 713,802.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,362.50 : 1,170,764.48 = 517,237.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,362.50/1,170,764.48 = 517,237.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,362.50x = 1,170,764.48 × 517,237.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,362.50x = 605,563,346,701.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,563,346,701.50/848,362.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,802.59

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