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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,175.14, 1,167,701.40 and 464,198.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,175.14, 1,167,701.40 and 464,198.58 is: 640,582.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,175.14 : 1,167,701.40 = 464,198.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,175.14/1,167,701.40 = 464,198.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,175.14x = 1,167,701.40 × 464,198.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,175.14x = 542,045,331,744.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,045,331,744.01/846,175.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,582.91

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