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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,181.72, 1,167,761.17 and 464,219.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,181.72, 1,167,761.17 and 464,219.74 is: 640,639.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,181.72 : 1,167,761.17 = 464,219.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,181.72/1,167,761.17 = 464,219.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,181.72x = 1,167,761.17 × 464,219.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,181.72x = 542,097,786,719.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,097,786,719.50/846,181.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,639.92

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