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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,907.28, 1,170,177.30 and 485,445.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,907.28, 1,170,177.30 and 485,445.24 is: 669,951.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,907.28 : 1,170,177.30 = 485,445.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,907.28/1,170,177.30 = 485,445.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,907.28x = 1,170,177.30 × 485,445.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,907.28x = 568,057,000,241.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,057,000,241.05/847,907.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,951.79

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