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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,296.27, 1,169,295.80 and 465,323.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,296.27, 1,169,295.80 and 465,323.06 is: 642,160.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,296.27 : 1,169,295.80 = 465,323.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,296.27/1,169,295.80 = 465,323.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,296.27x = 1,169,295.80 × 465,323.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,296.27x = 544,100,291,528.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,100,291,528.05/847,296.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,160.61

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