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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,866.59, 1,271,986.73 and 469,339.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,866.59, 1,271,986.73 and 469,339.44 is: 704,112.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,866.59 : 1,271,986.73 = 469,339.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,866.59/1,271,986.73 = 469,339.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,866.59x = 1,271,986.73 × 469,339.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,866.59x = 596,993,537,198.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,993,537,198.93/847,866.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,112.59

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