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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,277.78, 1,169,239.10 and 460,089.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,277.78, 1,169,239.10 and 460,089.76 is: 634,921.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,277.78 : 1,169,239.10 = 460,089.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,277.78/1,169,239.10 = 460,089.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,277.78x = 1,169,239.10 × 460,089.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,277.78x = 537,954,936,901.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,954,936,901.62/847,277.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,921.57

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