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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,273.66, 1,169,233.43 and 460,085.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,273.66, 1,169,233.43 and 460,085.64 is: 634,915.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,273.66 : 1,169,233.43 = 460,085.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,273.66/1,169,233.43 = 460,085.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,273.66x = 1,169,233.43 × 460,085.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,273.66x = 537,947,510,950.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,947,510,950.95/847,273.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,915.89

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