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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,536.40, 1,269,336.30 and 579,847.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,536.40, 1,269,336.30 and 579,847.60 is: 868,424.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,536.40 : 1,269,336.30 = 579,847.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,536.40/1,269,336.30 = 579,847.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,536.40x = 1,269,336.30 × 579,847.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,536.40x = 736,021,607,147.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,021,607,147.88/847,536.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868,424.77

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