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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,493.92, 1,168,158.08 and 464,527.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,493.92, 1,168,158.08 and 464,527.04 is: 641,045.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,493.92 : 1,168,158.08 = 464,527.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,493.92/1,168,158.08 = 464,527.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,493.92x = 1,168,158.08 × 464,527.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,493.92x = 542,641,015,154.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,641,015,154.48/846,493.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,045.38

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