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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,924.94, 1,170,201.51 and 485,462.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,924.94, 1,170,201.51 and 485,462.49 is: 669,975.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,924.94 : 1,170,201.51 = 485,462.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,924.94/1,170,201.51 = 485,462.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,924.94x = 1,170,201.51 × 485,462.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,924.94x = 568,088,938,846.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,088,938,846.36/847,924.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,975.51

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