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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,410.52, 1,168,043.31 and 464,443.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,410.52, 1,168,043.31 and 464,443.68 is: 640,930.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,410.52 : 1,168,043.31 = 464,443.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,410.52/1,168,043.31 = 464,443.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,410.52x = 1,168,043.31 × 464,443.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,410.52x = 542,490,333,295.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,490,333,295.78/846,410.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,930.52

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