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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,404.91, 1,168,022.84 and 464,428.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,404.91, 1,168,022.84 and 464,428.35 is: 640,902.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,404.91 : 1,168,022.84 = 464,428.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,404.91/1,168,022.84 = 464,428.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,404.91x = 1,168,022.84 × 464,428.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,404.91x = 542,462,918,021.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,462,918,021.37/846,404.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,902.38

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