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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,369.32, 1,169,365.92 and 460,181.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,369.32, 1,169,365.92 and 460,181.70 is: 635,048.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,369.32 : 1,169,365.92 = 460,181.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,369.32/1,169,365.92 = 460,181.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,369.32x = 1,169,365.92 × 460,181.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,369.32x = 538,120,796,987.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,120,796,987.66/847,369.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,048.71

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