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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845,095.42, 1,166,240.87 and 463,114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845,095.42, 1,166,240.87 and 463,114 is: 639,102.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845,095.42 : 1,166,240.87 = 463,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845,095.42/1,166,240.87 = 463,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845,095.42x = 1,166,240.87 × 463,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845,095.42x = 540,102,474,269.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,102,474,269.18/845,095.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,102.36

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