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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,435.61, 1,171,218.59 and 504,382.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,435.61, 1,171,218.59 and 504,382.95 is: 696,272.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,435.61 : 1,171,218.59 = 504,382.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,435.61/1,171,218.59 = 504,382.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,435.61x = 1,171,218.59 × 504,382.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,435.61x = 590,742,686,888.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,742,686,888.56/848,435.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,272.85

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