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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,946.43, 1,168,771.53 and 464,970.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,946.43, 1,168,771.53 and 464,970.48 is: 641,651.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,946.43 : 1,168,771.53 = 464,970.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,946.43/1,168,771.53 = 464,970.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,946.43x = 1,168,771.53 × 464,970.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,946.43x = 543,444,254,059.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,444,254,059.72/846,946.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,651.27

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