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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,618.02, 1,169,699.94 and 460,431.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,618.02, 1,169,699.94 and 460,431.54 is: 635,388.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,618.02 : 1,169,699.94 = 460,431.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,618.02/1,169,699.94 = 460,431.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,618.02x = 1,169,699.94 × 460,431.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,618.02x = 538,566,744,712.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,566,744,712.11/847,618.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,388.50

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