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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,535.40, 1,269,334.80 and 579,846.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,535.40, 1,269,334.80 and 579,846.60 is: 868,423.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,535.40 : 1,269,334.80 = 579,846.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,535.40/1,269,334.80 = 579,846.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,535.40x = 1,269,334.80 × 579,846.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,535.40x = 736,019,468,041.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,019,468,041.68/847,535.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868,423.28

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