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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,540.94, 1,170,982.42 and 499,883.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,540.94, 1,170,982.42 and 499,883.76 is: 689,837.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,540.94 : 1,170,982.42 = 499,883.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,540.94/1,170,982.42 = 499,883.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,540.94x = 1,170,982.42 × 499,883.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,540.94x = 585,355,095,003.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,355,095,003.50/848,540.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,837.19

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