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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,674.40, 1,168,204.26 and 479,160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,674.40, 1,168,204.26 and 479,160 is: 661,123.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,674.40 : 1,168,204.26 = 479,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,674.40/1,168,204.26 = 479,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,674.40x = 1,168,204.26 × 479,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,674.40x = 559,756,753,221.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,756,753,221.60/846,674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,123.98

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