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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,865.52, 1,171,364.49 and 499,951.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,865.52, 1,171,364.49 and 499,951.54 is: 689,891.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,865.52 : 1,171,364.49 = 499,951.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,865.52/1,171,364.49 = 499,951.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,865.52x = 1,171,364.49 × 499,951.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,865.52x = 585,625,482,141.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,625,482,141.02/848,865.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,891.94

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