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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,068.10, 1,170,325.23 and 460,875.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,068.10, 1,170,325.23 and 460,875.68 is: 636,003.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,068.10 : 1,170,325.23 = 460,875.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,068.10/1,170,325.23 = 460,875.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,068.10x = 1,170,325.23 × 460,875.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,068.10x = 539,374,436,197.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,374,436,197.41/848,068.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,003.68

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