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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,024.14, 1,168,559.96 and 484,253.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,024.14, 1,168,559.96 and 484,253.12 is: 668,078.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,024.14 : 1,168,559.96 = 484,253.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,024.14/1,168,559.96 = 484,253.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,024.14x = 1,168,559.96 × 484,253.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,024.14x = 565,878,806,537.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,878,806,537.08/847,024.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,078.72

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