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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,330.46, 1,169,311.51 and 460,142.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,330.46, 1,169,311.51 and 460,142.49 is: 634,994.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,330.46 : 1,169,311.51 = 460,142.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,330.46/1,169,311.51 = 460,142.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,330.46x = 1,169,311.51 × 460,142.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,330.46x = 538,049,907,496.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,049,907,496.35/847,330.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,994.18

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