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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,002.33, 1,168,865.51 and 465,053.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,002.33, 1,168,865.51 and 465,053.85 is: 641,775.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,002.33 : 1,168,865.51 = 465,053.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,002.33/1,168,865.51 = 465,053.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,002.33x = 1,168,865.51 × 465,053.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,002.33x = 543,585,403,232.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,585,403,232.44/847,002.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,775.57

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