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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,449.07, 1,169,488.16 and 460,272.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,449.07, 1,169,488.16 and 460,272.05 is: 635,180.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,449.07 : 1,169,488.16 = 460,272.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,449.07/1,169,488.16 = 460,272.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,449.07x = 1,169,488.16 × 460,272.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,449.07x = 538,282,710,816.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,282,710,816.73/847,449.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,180.01

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