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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,936.95, 1,170,218.07 and 485,474.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,936.95, 1,170,218.07 and 485,474.49 is: 669,992.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,936.95 : 1,170,218.07 = 485,474.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,936.95/1,170,218.07 = 485,474.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,936.95x = 1,170,218.07 × 485,474.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,936.95x = 568,111,020,722.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,111,020,722.03/847,936.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,992.06

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