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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,507.72, 1,169,569.26 and 460,326.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,507.72, 1,169,569.26 and 460,326.90 is: 635,255.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,507.72 : 1,169,569.26 = 460,326.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,507.72/1,169,569.26 = 460,326.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,507.72x = 1,169,569.26 × 460,326.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,507.72x = 538,384,191,791.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,384,191,791.09/847,507.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,255.80

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