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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,007.94, 1,168,891.47 and 459,839.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,007.94, 1,168,891.47 and 459,839.28 is: 634,589.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,007.94 : 1,168,891.47 = 459,839.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,007.94/1,168,891.47 = 459,839.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,007.94x = 1,168,891.47 × 459,839.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,007.94x = 537,502,211,962.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,502,211,962.94/847,007.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,589.34

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