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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,224.50, 1,169,169.82 and 465,257.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,224.50, 1,169,169.82 and 465,257.66 is: 642,055.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,224.50 : 1,169,169.82 = 465,257.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,224.50/1,169,169.82 = 465,257.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,224.50x = 1,169,169.82 × 465,257.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,224.50x = 543,965,214,595.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,965,214,595.82/847,224.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,055.58

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