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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,003.83, 1,168,867.58 and 465,055.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,003.83, 1,168,867.58 and 465,055.35 is: 641,777.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,003.83 : 1,168,867.58 = 465,055.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,003.83/1,168,867.58 = 465,055.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,003.83x = 1,168,867.58 × 465,055.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,003.83x = 543,588,119,195.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,588,119,195.28/847,003.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,777.64

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