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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,827.04, 1,168,616.72 and 464,860.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,827.04, 1,168,616.72 and 464,860.32 is: 641,504.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,827.04 : 1,168,616.72 = 464,860.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,827.04/1,168,616.72 = 464,860.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,827.04x = 1,168,616.72 × 464,860.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,827.04x = 543,243,542,416.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,243,542,416.55/846,827.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,504.72

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