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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,092.64, 1,169,006.70 and 465,121

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,092.64, 1,169,006.70 and 465,121 is: 641,877.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,092.64 : 1,169,006.70 = 465,121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,092.64/1,169,006.70 = 465,121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,092.64x = 1,169,006.70 × 465,121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,092.64x = 543,729,565,310.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,729,565,310.70/847,092.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,877.33

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