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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,707.64, 1,169,837.57 and 460,523.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,707.64, 1,169,837.57 and 460,523.32 is: 635,522.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,707.64 : 1,169,837.57 = 460,523.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,707.64/1,169,837.57 = 460,523.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,707.64x = 1,169,837.57 × 460,523.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,707.64x = 538,737,481,597.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,737,481,597.13/847,707.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,522.74

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