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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,510.70, 1,169,573.36 and 460,329.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,510.70, 1,169,573.36 and 460,329.86 is: 635,259.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,510.70 : 1,169,573.36 = 460,329.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,510.70/1,169,573.36 = 460,329.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,510.70x = 1,169,573.36 × 460,329.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,510.70x = 538,389,532,919.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,389,532,919.01/847,510.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,259.87

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