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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,447.20, 1,169,485.57 and 460,270.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,447.20, 1,169,485.57 and 460,270.17 is: 635,177.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,447.20 : 1,169,485.57 = 460,270.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,447.20/1,169,485.57 = 460,270.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,447.20x = 1,169,485.57 × 460,270.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,447.20x = 538,279,325,351.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,279,325,351.34/847,447.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,177.42

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