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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,537.04, 1,169,271.50 and 479,929.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,537.04, 1,169,271.50 and 479,929.79 is: 662,116.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,537.04 : 1,169,271.50 = 479,929.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,537.04/1,169,271.50 = 479,929.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,537.04x = 1,169,271.50 × 479,929.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,537.04x = 561,168,225,971.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,168,225,971.52/847,537.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,116.46

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