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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,005.33, 1,168,869.65 and 465,056.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,005.33, 1,168,869.65 and 465,056.85 is: 641,779.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,005.33 : 1,168,869.65 = 465,056.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,005.33/1,168,869.65 = 465,056.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,005.33x = 1,168,869.65 × 465,056.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,005.33x = 543,590,835,164.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,590,835,164.32/847,005.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,779.71

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