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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,589.24, 1,169,874.83 and 485,222.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,589.24, 1,169,874.83 and 485,222.38 is: 669,722.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,589.24 : 1,169,874.83 = 485,222.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,589.24/1,169,874.83 = 485,222.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,589.24x = 1,169,874.83 × 485,222.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,589.24x = 567,649,449,314.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,649,449,314.70/847,589.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,722.34

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