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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,496.59, 1,169,553.79 and 460,319.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,496.59, 1,169,553.79 and 460,319.58 is: 635,245.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,496.59 : 1,169,553.79 = 460,319.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,496.59/1,169,553.79 = 460,319.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,496.59x = 1,169,553.79 × 460,319.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,496.59x = 538,368,507,152.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,368,507,152.95/847,496.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,245.63

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