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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,851.21, 1,170,034.40 and 465,902.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,851.21, 1,170,034.40 and 465,902.60 is: 642,945.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,851.21 : 1,170,034.40 = 465,902.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,851.21/1,170,034.40 = 465,902.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,851.21x = 1,170,034.40 × 465,902.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,851.21x = 545,122,064,364.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,122,064,364.03/847,851.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,945.43

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