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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,441.82, 1,168,104 and 464,504.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,441.82, 1,168,104 and 464,504.14 is: 641,023.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,441.82 : 1,168,104 = 464,504.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,441.82/1,168,104 = 464,504.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,441.82x = 1,168,104 × 464,504.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,441.82x = 542,589,143,950.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,589,143,950.56/846,441.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,023.55

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