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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,364.20, 1,167,984 and 464,393.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,364.20, 1,167,984 and 464,393.88 is: 640,864.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,364.20 : 1,167,984 = 464,393.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,364.20/1,167,984 = 464,393.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,364.20x = 1,167,984 × 464,393.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,364.20x = 542,404,621,537.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,404,621,537.92/846,364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,864.32

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