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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845,971.48, 1,167,515.49 and 464,072.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845,971.48, 1,167,515.49 and 464,072.68 is: 640,461.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845,971.48 : 1,167,515.49 = 464,072.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845,971.48/1,167,515.49 = 464,072.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845,971.48x = 1,167,515.49 × 464,072.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845,971.48x = 541,812,042,385.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,812,042,385.81/845,971.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,461.36

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