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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,570.36, 1,168,300.68 and 464,610.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,570.36, 1,168,300.68 and 464,610.72 is: 641,181.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,570.36 : 1,168,300.68 = 464,610.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,570.36/1,168,300.68 = 464,610.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,570.36x = 1,168,300.68 × 464,610.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,570.36x = 542,805,020,111.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,805,020,111.29/846,570.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,181.22

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