Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,646,689.48, 2,469,688.62 and 464,461
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,646,689.48, 2,469,688.62 and 464,461 is: 696,594.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,646,689.48 : 2,469,688.62 = 464,461 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,646,689.48/2,469,688.62 = 464,461/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,646,689.48x = 2,469,688.62 × 464,461 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,646,689.48x = 1,147,074,046,133.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,147,074,046,133.82/1,646,689.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 696,594.02
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