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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,410.08, 1,168,042.71 and 464,443.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,410.08, 1,168,042.71 and 464,443.24 is: 640,929.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,410.08 : 1,168,042.71 = 464,443.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,410.08/1,168,042.71 = 464,443.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,410.08x = 1,168,042.71 × 464,443.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,410.08x = 542,489,540,690.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,489,540,690.78/846,410.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,929.92

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