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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,353.79, 1,167,989.72 and 464,380.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,353.79, 1,167,989.72 and 464,380.47 is: 640,856.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,353.79 : 1,167,989.72 = 464,380.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,353.79/1,167,989.72 = 464,380.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,353.79x = 1,167,989.72 × 464,380.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,353.79x = 542,391,612,806.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,391,612,806.87/846,353.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,856.84

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