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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,198.33, 1,169,101.77 and 460,005.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,198.33, 1,169,101.77 and 460,005.38 is: 634,790.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,198.33 : 1,169,101.77 = 460,005.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,198.33/1,169,101.77 = 460,005.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,198.33x = 1,169,101.77 × 460,005.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,198.33x = 537,793,108,040.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,793,108,040.29/847,198.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,790.09

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