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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,368.78, 1,170,679.28 and 499,453.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,368.78, 1,170,679.28 and 499,453.80 is: 689,205.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,368.78 : 1,170,679.28 = 499,453.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,368.78/1,170,679.28 = 499,453.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,368.78x = 1,170,679.28 × 499,453.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,368.78x = 584,700,214,977.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,700,214,977.26/848,368.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,205.25

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