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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,618.70, 1,169,708.24 and 460,430.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,618.70, 1,169,708.24 and 460,430.60 is: 635,391.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,618.70 : 1,169,708.24 = 460,430.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,618.70/1,169,708.24 = 460,430.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,618.70x = 1,169,708.24 × 460,430.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,618.70x = 538,569,462,070.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,569,462,070.68/847,618.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,391.20

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