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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,408.08, 1,168,039.95 and 464,441.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,408.08, 1,168,039.95 and 464,441.24 is: 640,927.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,408.08 : 1,168,039.95 = 464,441.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,408.08/1,168,039.95 = 464,441.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,408.08x = 1,168,039.95 × 464,441.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,408.08x = 542,485,923,925.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,485,923,925.98/846,408.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,927.15

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