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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,170.16, 1,268,061.81 and 467,261.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,170.16, 1,268,061.81 and 467,261.47 is: 700,233.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,170.16 : 1,268,061.81 = 467,261.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,170.16/1,268,061.81 = 467,261.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,170.16x = 1,268,061.81 × 467,261.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,170.16x = 592,516,425,391.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,516,425,391.46/846,170.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,233.18

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