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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,160.37, 1,169,082.72 and 465,211.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,160.37, 1,169,082.72 and 465,211.35 is: 641,992.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,160.37 : 1,169,082.72 = 465,211.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,160.37/1,169,082.72 = 465,211.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,160.37x = 1,169,082.72 × 465,211.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,160.37x = 543,870,550,432.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,870,550,432.87/847,160.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,992.44

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