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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,436.61, 1,171,219.97 and 504,383.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,436.61, 1,171,219.97 and 504,383.95 is: 696,274.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,436.61 : 1,171,219.97 = 504,383.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,436.61/1,171,219.97 = 504,383.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,436.61x = 1,171,219.97 × 504,383.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,436.61x = 590,744,554,787.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,744,554,787.48/848,436.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,274.24

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