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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,385.56, 1,170,650.27 and 499,318.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,385.56, 1,170,650.27 and 499,318.43 is: 688,987.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,385.56 : 1,170,650.27 = 499,318.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,385.56/1,170,650.27 = 499,318.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,385.56x = 1,170,650.27 × 499,318.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,385.56x = 584,527,250,290.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,527,250,290.52/848,385.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,987.74

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