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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,457.36, 1,170,801.91 and 499,542.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,457.36, 1,170,801.91 and 499,542.69 is: 689,328.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,457.36 : 1,170,801.91 = 499,542.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,457.36/1,170,801.91 = 499,542.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,457.36x = 1,170,801.91 × 499,542.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,457.36x = 584,865,538,486.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,865,538,486.05/848,457.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,328.15

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