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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,167.58, 891,986.94 and 460,019.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,167.58, 891,986.94 and 460,019.02 is: 635,022.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,167.58 : 891,986.94 = 460,019.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,167.58/891,986.94 = 460,019.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,167.58x = 891,986.94 × 460,019.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,167.58x = 410,330,957,991.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,330,957,991.60/646,167.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,022.51

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