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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,252.87, 1,169,216.54 and 465,282.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,252.87, 1,169,216.54 and 465,282.38 is: 642,093.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,252.87 : 1,169,216.54 = 465,282.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,252.87/1,169,216.54 = 465,282.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,252.87x = 1,169,216.54 × 465,282.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,252.87x = 544,015,856,808.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,015,856,808.00/847,252.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,093.85

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