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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,477.68, 1,168,157.04 and 464,501.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,477.68, 1,168,157.04 and 464,501.12 is: 641,021.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,477.68 : 1,168,157.04 = 464,501.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,477.68/1,168,157.04 = 464,501.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,477.68x = 1,168,157.04 × 464,501.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,477.68x = 542,610,253,415.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,610,253,415.89/846,477.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,021.34

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