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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,924.69, 1,170,201.17 and 485,462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,924.69, 1,170,201.17 and 485,462.24 is: 669,975.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,924.69 : 1,170,201.17 = 485,462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,924.69/1,170,201.17 = 485,462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,924.69x = 1,170,201.17 × 485,462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,924.69x = 568,088,478,811.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,088,478,811.51/847,924.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,975.16

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