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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,745.32, 1,168,512.30 and 464,775.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,745.32, 1,168,512.30 and 464,775.24 is: 641,391.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,745.32 : 1,168,512.30 = 464,775.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,745.32/1,168,512.30 = 464,775.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,745.32x = 1,168,512.30 × 464,775.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,745.32x = 543,095,584,675.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,095,584,675.45/846,745.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,391.89

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