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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,057.14, 1,168,957.71 and 465,085.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,057.14, 1,168,957.71 and 465,085.44 is: 641,828.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,057.14 : 1,168,957.71 = 465,085.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,057.14/1,168,957.71 = 465,085.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,057.14x = 1,168,957.71 × 465,085.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,057.14x = 543,665,210,896.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,665,210,896.74/847,057.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,828.26

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