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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,452.83, 1,169,493.35 and 460,275.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,452.83, 1,169,493.35 and 460,275.81 is: 635,185.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,452.83 : 1,169,493.35 = 460,275.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,452.83/1,169,493.35 = 460,275.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,452.83x = 1,169,493.35 × 460,275.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,452.83x = 538,289,496,659.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,289,496,659.48/847,452.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,185.21

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