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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,499.44, 1,169,557.82 and 460,318.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,499.44, 1,169,557.82 and 460,318.61 is: 635,244.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,499.44 : 1,169,557.82 = 460,318.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,499.44/1,169,557.82 = 460,318.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,499.44x = 1,169,557.82 × 460,318.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,499.44x = 538,369,232,365.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,369,232,365.53/847,499.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,244.35

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