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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,468.56, 1,169,526.94 and 460,298.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,468.56, 1,169,526.94 and 460,298.28 is: 635,222.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,468.56 : 1,169,526.94 = 460,298.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,468.56/1,169,526.94 = 460,298.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,468.56x = 1,169,526.94 × 460,298.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,468.56x = 538,331,238,895.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,331,238,895.66/847,468.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,222.67

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