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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,012.59, 1,168,543.98 and 484,241.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,012.59, 1,168,543.98 and 484,241.54 is: 668,062.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,012.59 : 1,168,543.98 = 484,241.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,012.59/1,168,543.98 = 484,241.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,012.59x = 1,168,543.98 × 484,241.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,012.59x = 565,857,530,590.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,857,530,590.21/847,012.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,062.72

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