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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,038.92, 1,168,775.79 and 484,404.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,038.92, 1,168,775.79 and 484,404.44 is: 668,399.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,038.92 : 1,168,775.79 = 484,404.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,038.92/1,168,775.79 = 484,404.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,038.92x = 1,168,775.79 × 484,404.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,038.92x = 566,160,182,040.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,160,182,040.51/847,038.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,399.25

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