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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,021.32, 1,269,337.50 and 468,112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,021.32, 1,269,337.50 and 468,112.68 is: 701,508.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,021.32 : 1,269,337.50 = 468,112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,021.32/1,269,337.50 = 468,112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,021.32x = 1,269,337.50 × 468,112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,021.32x = 594,192,978,949.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,192,978,949.50/847,021.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,508.88

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