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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,463.54, 1,169,494.69 and 460,274.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,463.54, 1,169,494.69 and 460,274.62 is: 635,176.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,463.54 : 1,169,494.69 = 460,274.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,463.54/1,169,494.69 = 460,274.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,463.54x = 1,169,494.69 × 460,274.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,463.54x = 538,288,724,031.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,288,724,031.77/847,463.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,176.26

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