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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,791.86, 1,169,884.89 and 485,132.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,791.86, 1,169,884.89 and 485,132.58 is: 669,444.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,791.86 : 1,169,884.89 = 485,132.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,791.86/1,169,884.89 = 485,132.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,791.86x = 1,169,884.89 × 485,132.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,791.86x = 567,549,274,988.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,549,274,988.72/847,791.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,444.12

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