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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,066, 1,167,571.08 and 464,093.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,066, 1,167,571.08 and 464,093.69 is: 640,449.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,066 : 1,167,571.08 = 464,093.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,066/1,167,571.08 = 464,093.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,066x = 1,167,571.08 × 464,093.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,066x = 541,862,373,773.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,862,373,773.41/846,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,449.30

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