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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,811.32, 1,168,562.88 and 464,844.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,811.32, 1,168,562.88 and 464,844.48 is: 641,465.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,811.32 : 1,168,562.88 = 464,844.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,811.32/1,168,562.88 = 464,844.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,811.32x = 1,168,562.88 × 464,844.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,811.32x = 543,200,004,300.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,200,004,300.90/846,811.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,465.21

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