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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,248.54, 1,169,211.24 and 465,283.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,248.54, 1,169,211.24 and 465,283.50 is: 642,095.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,248.54 : 1,169,211.24 = 465,283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,248.54/1,169,211.24 = 465,283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,248.54x = 1,169,211.24 × 465,283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,248.54x = 544,014,697,986.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,014,697,986.54/847,248.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,095.76

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