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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,651.32, 1,169,759.14 and 465,702.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,651.32, 1,169,759.14 and 465,702.71 is: 642,669.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,651.32 : 1,169,759.14 = 465,702.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,651.32/1,169,759.14 = 465,702.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,651.32x = 1,169,759.14 × 465,702.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,651.32x = 544,759,994,532.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,759,994,532.22/847,651.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,669.91

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