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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,511.74, 1,168,200.45 and 464,574.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,511.74, 1,168,200.45 and 464,574.06 is: 641,120.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,511.74 : 1,168,200.45 = 464,574.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,511.74/1,168,200.45 = 464,574.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,511.74x = 1,168,200.45 × 464,574.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,511.74x = 542,715,625,950.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,715,625,950.33/846,511.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,120.02

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