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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,514.88, 1,169,579.11 and 460,337.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,514.88, 1,169,579.11 and 460,337.86 is: 635,270.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,514.88 : 1,169,579.11 = 460,337.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,514.88/1,169,579.11 = 460,337.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,514.88x = 1,169,579.11 × 460,337.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,514.88x = 538,401,541,938.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,401,541,938.45/847,514.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,270.90

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