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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,944.92, 1,168,785.96 and 464,996.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,944.92, 1,168,785.96 and 464,996.28 is: 641,695.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,944.92 : 1,168,785.96 = 464,996.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,944.92/1,168,785.96 = 464,996.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,944.92x = 1,168,785.96 × 464,996.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,944.92x = 543,481,123,516.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,481,123,516.23/846,944.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,695.95

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