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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,461.11, 1,170,807.08 and 499,546.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,461.11, 1,170,807.08 and 499,546.44 is: 689,333.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,461.11 : 1,170,807.08 = 499,546.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,461.11/1,170,807.08 = 499,546.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,461.11x = 1,170,807.08 × 499,546.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,461.11x = 584,872,506,243.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,872,506,243.06/848,461.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,333.31

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