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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,621.60, 1,169,712.18 and 460,433.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,621.60, 1,169,712.18 and 460,433.50 is: 635,395.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,621.60 : 1,169,712.18 = 460,433.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,621.60/1,169,712.18 = 460,433.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,621.60x = 1,169,712.18 × 460,433.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,621.60x = 538,574,673,030.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,574,673,030.03/847,621.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,395.17

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