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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,004.83, 1,168,868.96 and 465,056.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,004.83, 1,168,868.96 and 465,056.35 is: 641,779.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,004.83 : 1,168,868.96 = 465,056.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,004.83/1,168,868.96 = 465,056.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,004.83x = 1,168,868.96 × 465,056.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,004.83x = 543,589,932,165.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,589,932,165.90/847,004.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,779.02

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