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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,168.55, 1,169,112.92 and 460,000.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,168.55, 1,169,112.92 and 460,000.29 is: 634,811.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,168.55 : 1,169,112.92 = 460,000.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,168.55/1,169,112.92 = 460,000.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,168.55x = 1,169,112.92 × 460,000.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,168.55x = 537,792,282,242.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,792,282,242.75/847,168.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,811.43

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