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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,007.58, 1,168,872.76 and 465,059.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,007.58, 1,168,872.76 and 465,059.10 is: 641,782.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,007.58 : 1,168,872.76 = 465,059.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,007.58/1,168,872.76 = 465,059.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,007.58x = 1,168,872.76 × 465,059.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,007.58x = 543,594,913,780.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,594,913,780.12/847,007.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,782.82

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