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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,007.08, 1,168,872.07 and 465,058.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,007.08, 1,168,872.07 and 465,058.60 is: 641,782.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,007.08 : 1,168,872.07 = 465,058.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,007.08/1,168,872.07 = 465,058.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,007.08x = 1,168,872.07 × 465,058.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,007.08x = 543,594,008,453.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,594,008,453.30/847,007.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,782.13

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