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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,448.32, 1,168,112.97 and 464,510.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,448.32, 1,168,112.97 and 464,510.64 is: 641,032.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,448.32 : 1,168,112.97 = 464,510.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,448.32/1,168,112.97 = 464,510.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,448.32x = 1,168,112.97 × 464,510.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,448.32x = 542,600,903,287.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,600,903,287.00/846,448.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,032.52

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