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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,290.63, 1,167,882.60 and 464,320.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,290.63, 1,167,882.60 and 464,320.15 is: 640,762.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,290.63 : 1,167,882.60 = 464,320.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,290.63/1,167,882.60 = 464,320.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,290.63x = 1,167,882.60 × 464,320.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,290.63x = 542,271,422,835.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,271,422,835.88/846,290.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,762.64

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