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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,409.08, 1,168,041.33 and 464,442.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,409.08, 1,168,041.33 and 464,442.24 is: 640,928.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,409.08 : 1,168,041.33 = 464,442.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,409.08/1,168,041.33 = 464,442.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,409.08x = 1,168,041.33 × 464,442.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,409.08x = 542,487,731,717.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,487,731,717.78/846,409.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,928.54

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