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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,034.40, 1,168,909.48 and 465,085.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,034.40, 1,168,909.48 and 465,085.79 is: 641,819.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,034.40 : 1,168,909.48 = 465,085.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,034.40/1,168,909.48 = 465,085.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,034.40x = 1,168,909.48 × 465,085.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,034.40x = 543,643,188,944.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,643,188,944.29/847,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,819.49

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