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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,581.08, 1,168,304.62 and 464,621.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,581.08, 1,168,304.62 and 464,621.40 is: 641,190.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,581.08 : 1,168,304.62 = 464,621.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,581.08/1,168,304.62 = 464,621.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,581.08x = 1,168,304.62 × 464,621.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,581.08x = 542,819,328,170.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,819,328,170.87/846,581.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,190.01

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