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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,423.54, 1,267,953.68 and 466,401.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,423.54, 1,267,953.68 and 466,401.71 is: 698,675.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,423.54 : 1,267,953.68 = 466,401.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,423.54/1,267,953.68 = 466,401.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,423.54x = 1,267,953.68 × 466,401.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,423.54x = 591,375,768,888.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,375,768,888.68/846,423.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,675.95

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