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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,433.26, 1,168,074.60 and 464,466.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,433.26, 1,168,074.60 and 464,466.42 is: 640,961.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,433.26 : 1,168,074.60 = 464,466.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,433.26/1,168,074.60 = 464,466.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,433.26x = 1,168,074.60 × 464,466.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,433.26x = 542,531,427,754.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,531,427,754.93/846,433.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,961.85

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