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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,941.91, 1,168,781.82 and 464,993.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,941.91, 1,168,781.82 and 464,993.28 is: 641,691.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,941.91 : 1,168,781.82 = 464,993.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,941.91/1,168,781.82 = 464,993.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,941.91x = 1,168,781.82 × 464,993.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,941.91x = 543,475,692,086.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,475,692,086.17/846,941.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,691.82

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