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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,971.09, 1,168,805.53 and 464,995.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,971.09, 1,168,805.53 and 464,995.14 is: 641,685.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,971.09 : 1,168,805.53 = 464,995.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,971.09/1,168,805.53 = 464,995.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,971.09x = 1,168,805.53 × 464,995.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,971.09x = 543,488,891,055.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,488,891,055.12/846,971.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,685.29

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