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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,704.55, 1,171,190.13 and 504,541.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,704.55, 1,171,190.13 and 504,541.15 is: 696,253.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,704.55 : 1,171,190.13 = 504,541.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,704.55/1,171,190.13 = 504,541.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,704.55x = 1,171,190.13 × 504,541.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,704.55x = 590,913,610,238.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,913,610,238.85/848,704.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,253.62

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