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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,070.57, 1,168,974.11 and 465,094.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,070.57, 1,168,974.11 and 465,094.01 is: 641,838.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,070.57 : 1,168,974.11 = 465,094.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,070.57/1,168,974.11 = 465,094.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,070.57x = 1,168,974.11 × 465,094.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,070.57x = 543,682,856,406.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,682,856,406.08/847,070.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,838.92

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