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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,615.08, 1,169,703.24 and 460,426.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,615.08, 1,169,703.24 and 460,426.98 is: 635,386.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,615.08 : 1,169,703.24 = 460,426.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,615.08/1,169,703.24 = 460,426.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,615.08x = 1,169,703.24 × 460,426.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,615.08x = 538,562,930,289.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,562,930,289.42/847,615.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,386.21

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