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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,242.54, 1,169,202.96 and 465,277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,242.54, 1,169,202.96 and 465,277.50 is: 642,087.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,242.54 : 1,169,202.96 = 465,277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,242.54/1,169,202.96 = 465,277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,242.54x = 1,169,202.96 × 465,277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,242.54x = 544,003,830,221.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,003,830,221.40/847,242.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,087.48

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