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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,383.86, 1,170,647.84 and 499,316.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,383.86, 1,170,647.84 and 499,316.70 is: 688,985.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,383.86 : 1,170,647.84 = 499,316.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,383.86/1,170,647.84 = 499,316.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,383.86x = 1,170,647.84 × 499,316.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,383.86x = 584,524,016,330.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,524,016,330.93/848,383.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,985.31

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