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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,393.66, 1,169,399.24 and 460,206.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,393.66, 1,169,399.24 and 460,206.38 is: 635,082.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,393.66 : 1,169,399.24 = 460,206.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,393.66/1,169,399.24 = 460,206.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,393.66x = 1,169,399.24 × 460,206.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,393.66x = 538,164,991,015.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,164,991,015.15/847,393.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,082.63

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