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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,595.39, 1,169,702.75 and 460,410.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,595.39, 1,169,702.75 and 460,410.70 is: 635,378.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,595.39 : 1,169,702.75 = 460,410.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,595.39/1,169,702.75 = 460,410.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,595.39x = 1,169,702.75 × 460,410.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,595.39x = 538,543,656,109.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,543,656,109.80/847,595.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,378.23

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