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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,445.82, 1,168,109.52 and 464,508.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,445.82, 1,168,109.52 and 464,508.14 is: 641,029.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,445.82 : 1,168,109.52 = 464,508.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,445.82/1,168,109.52 = 464,508.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,445.82x = 1,168,109.52 × 464,508.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,445.82x = 542,596,380,451.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,596,380,451.49/846,445.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,029.07

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