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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,486.68, 1,168,169.46 and 464,510.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,486.68, 1,168,169.46 and 464,510.12 is: 641,033.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,486.68 : 1,168,169.46 = 464,510.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,486.68/1,168,169.46 = 464,510.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,486.68x = 1,168,169.46 × 464,510.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,486.68x = 542,626,536,044.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,626,536,044.94/846,486.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,033.76

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