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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,412.32, 1,169,144.40 and 479,839.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,412.32, 1,169,144.40 and 479,839.36 is: 662,017.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,412.32 : 1,169,144.40 = 479,839.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,412.32/1,169,144.40 = 479,839.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,412.32x = 1,169,144.40 × 479,839.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,412.32x = 561,001,500,643.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,001,500,643.58/847,412.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,017.16

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