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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,458.86, 1,170,803.97 and 499,544.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,458.86, 1,170,803.97 and 499,544.20 is: 689,330.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,458.86 : 1,170,803.97 = 499,544.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,458.86/1,170,803.97 = 499,544.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,458.86x = 1,170,803.97 × 499,544.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,458.86x = 584,868,332,550.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,868,332,550.47/848,458.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,330.22

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