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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,655.84, 1,169,785.68 and 465,707.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,655.84, 1,169,785.68 and 465,707.36 is: 642,687.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,655.84 : 1,169,785.68 = 465,707.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,655.84/1,169,785.68 = 465,707.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,655.84x = 1,169,785.68 × 465,707.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,655.84x = 544,777,800,798.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,777,800,798.61/847,655.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,687.49

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