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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,068.57, 1,168,971.35 and 465,092.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,068.57, 1,168,971.35 and 465,092.01 is: 641,836.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,068.57 : 1,168,971.35 = 465,092.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,068.57/1,168,971.35 = 465,092.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,068.57x = 1,168,971.35 × 465,092.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,068.57x = 543,679,232,478.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,679,232,478.45/847,068.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,836.15

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