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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,427.23, 1,168,066.35 and 464,460.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,427.23, 1,168,066.35 and 464,460.39 is: 640,953.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,427.23 : 1,168,066.35 = 464,460.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,427.23/1,168,066.35 = 464,460.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,427.23x = 1,168,066.35 × 464,460.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,427.23x = 542,520,552,466.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,520,552,466.88/846,427.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,953.57

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