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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,508.19, 1,169,569.86 and 460,327.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,508.19, 1,169,569.86 and 460,327.35 is: 635,256.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,508.19 : 1,169,569.86 = 460,327.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,508.19/1,169,569.86 = 460,327.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,508.19x = 1,169,569.86 × 460,327.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,508.19x = 538,384,994,293.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,384,994,293.67/847,508.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,256.39

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