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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,148.40, 1,169,074.77 and 459,968.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,148.40, 1,169,074.77 and 459,968.46 is: 634,761.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,148.40 : 1,169,074.77 = 459,968.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,148.40/1,169,074.77 = 459,968.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,148.40x = 1,169,074.77 × 459,968.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,148.40x = 537,737,521,581.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,737,521,581.75/847,148.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,761.89

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