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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,540.27, 1,169,602.25 and 460,352.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,540.27, 1,169,602.25 and 460,352.58 is: 635,284.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,540.27 : 1,169,602.25 = 460,352.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,540.27/1,169,602.25 = 460,352.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,540.27x = 1,169,602.25 × 460,352.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,540.27x = 538,429,406,673.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,429,406,673.53/847,540.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,284.75

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