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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,431.55, 1,171,212.96 and 504,378.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,431.55, 1,171,212.96 and 504,378.86 is: 696,267.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,431.55 : 1,171,212.96 = 504,378.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,431.55/1,171,212.96 = 504,378.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,431.55x = 1,171,212.96 × 504,378.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,431.55x = 590,735,057,582.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,735,057,582.03/848,431.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,267.20

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