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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,582.96, 1,168,312.68 and 464,630.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,582.96, 1,168,312.68 and 464,630.52 is: 641,205.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,582.96 : 1,168,312.68 = 464,630.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,582.96/1,168,312.68 = 464,630.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,582.96x = 1,168,312.68 × 464,630.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,582.96x = 542,833,728,030.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,833,728,030.99/846,582.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,205.59

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