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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,952.40, 1,168,796.28 and 465,003.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,952.40, 1,168,796.28 and 465,003.79 is: 641,706.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,952.40 : 1,168,796.28 = 465,003.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,952.40/1,168,796.28 = 465,003.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,952.40x = 1,168,796.28 × 465,003.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,952.40x = 543,494,698,759.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,494,698,759.68/846,952.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,706.31

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