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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,229.75, 1,169,142.06 and 460,030.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,229.75, 1,169,142.06 and 460,030.01 is: 634,822.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,229.75 : 1,169,142.06 = 460,030.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,229.75/1,169,142.06 = 460,030.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,229.75x = 1,169,142.06 × 460,030.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,229.75x = 537,840,428,857.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,840,428,857.59/847,229.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,822.41

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