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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,647.09, 1,271,691.77 and 492,319.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,647.09, 1,271,691.77 and 492,319.53 is: 738,607.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,647.09 : 1,271,691.77 = 492,319.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,647.09/1,271,691.77 = 492,319.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,647.09x = 1,271,691.77 × 492,319.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,647.09x = 626,078,692,049.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,078,692,049.67/847,647.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,607.73

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