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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,159.72, 1,169,072 and 459,966.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,159.72, 1,169,072 and 459,966.62 is: 634,749.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,159.72 : 1,169,072 = 459,966.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,159.72/1,169,072 = 459,966.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,159.72x = 1,169,072 × 459,966.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,159.72x = 537,734,096,376.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,734,096,376.64/847,159.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,749.37

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