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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,867.77, 1,170,109.86 and 485,283.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,867.77, 1,170,109.86 and 485,283.90 is: 669,721.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,867.77 : 1,170,109.86 = 485,283.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,867.77/1,170,109.86 = 485,283.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,867.77x = 1,170,109.86 × 485,283.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,867.77x = 567,835,476,289.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,835,476,289.25/847,867.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,721.74

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