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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,528.49, 1,168,223.57 and 464,590.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,528.49, 1,168,223.57 and 464,590.81 is: 641,143.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,528.49 : 1,168,223.57 = 464,590.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,528.49/1,168,223.57 = 464,590.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,528.49x = 1,168,223.57 × 464,590.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,528.49x = 542,745,934,647.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,745,934,647.39/846,528.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,143.14

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