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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,969.47, 1,168,826.27 and 459,787.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,969.47, 1,168,826.27 and 459,787.89 is: 634,511.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,969.47 : 1,168,826.27 = 459,787.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,969.47/1,168,826.27 = 459,787.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,969.47x = 1,168,826.27 × 459,787.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,969.47x = 537,412,164,459.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,412,164,459.87/846,969.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,511.85

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