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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,008.33, 1,168,873.80 and 465,059.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,008.33, 1,168,873.80 and 465,059.85 is: 641,783.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,008.33 : 1,168,873.80 = 465,059.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,008.33/1,168,873.80 = 465,059.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,008.33x = 1,168,873.80 × 465,059.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,008.33x = 543,596,274,096.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,596,274,096.93/847,008.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,783.86

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