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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,017.36, 1,168,886.24 and 465,068.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,017.36, 1,168,886.24 and 465,068.88 is: 641,796.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,017.36 : 1,168,886.24 = 465,068.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,017.36/1,168,886.24 = 465,068.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,017.36x = 1,168,886.24 × 465,068.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,017.36x = 543,612,614,484.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,612,614,484.21/847,017.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,796.31

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