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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,515.13, 1,169,579.46 and 460,338.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,515.13, 1,169,579.46 and 460,338.11 is: 635,271.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,515.13 : 1,169,579.46 = 460,338.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,515.13/1,169,579.46 = 460,338.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,515.13x = 1,169,579.46 × 460,338.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,515.13x = 538,401,995,187.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,401,995,187.27/847,515.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,271.25

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