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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,067, 1,167,572.46 and 464,094.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,067, 1,167,572.46 and 464,094.70 is: 640,450.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,067 : 1,167,572.46 = 464,094.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,067/1,167,572.46 = 464,094.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,067x = 1,167,572.46 × 464,094.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,067x = 541,864,184,714.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,864,184,714.10/846,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,450.68

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