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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,945.92, 1,168,787.34 and 464,997.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,945.92, 1,168,787.34 and 464,997.28 is: 641,697.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,945.92 : 1,168,787.34 = 464,997.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,945.92/1,168,787.34 = 464,997.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,945.92x = 1,168,787.34 × 464,997.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,945.92x = 543,482,933,998.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,482,933,998.44/846,945.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,697.33

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