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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,006.58, 1,168,871.38 and 465,058.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,006.58, 1,168,871.38 and 465,058.10 is: 641,781.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,006.58 : 1,168,871.38 = 465,058.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,006.58/1,168,871.38 = 465,058.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,006.58x = 1,168,871.38 × 465,058.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,006.58x = 543,593,103,127.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,593,103,127.18/847,006.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,781.44

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