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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,438.43, 1,171,222.47 and 504,385.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,438.43, 1,171,222.47 and 504,385.76 is: 696,276.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,438.43 : 1,171,222.47 = 504,385.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,438.43/1,171,222.47 = 504,385.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,438.43x = 1,171,222.47 × 504,385.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,438.43x = 590,747,938,588.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,747,938,588.08/848,438.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,276.74

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