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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,381.29, 1,169,382.18 and 460,194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,381.29, 1,169,382.18 and 460,194 is: 635,065.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,381.29 : 1,169,382.18 = 460,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,381.29/1,169,382.18 = 460,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,381.29x = 1,169,382.18 × 460,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,381.29x = 538,142,662,942.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,142,662,942.92/847,381.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,065.55

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