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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,277.28, 1,169,250.72 and 465,312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,277.28, 1,169,250.72 and 465,312 is: 642,134.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,277.28 : 1,169,250.72 = 465,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,277.28/1,169,250.72 = 465,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,277.28x = 1,169,250.72 × 465,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,277.28x = 544,066,391,024.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,066,391,024.64/847,277.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,134.99

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