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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,493.29, 1,168,194.42 and 464,533.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,493.29, 1,168,194.42 and 464,533.74 is: 641,075.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,493.29 : 1,168,194.42 = 464,533.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,493.29/1,168,194.42 = 464,533.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,493.29x = 1,168,194.42 × 464,533.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,493.29x = 542,665,722,969.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,665,722,969.73/846,493.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,075.04

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