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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,114.08, 1,170,377.67 and 460,920.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,114.08, 1,170,377.67 and 460,920.31 is: 636,059.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,114.08 : 1,170,377.67 = 460,920.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,114.08/1,170,377.67 = 460,920.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,114.08x = 1,170,377.67 × 460,920.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,114.08x = 539,450,837,275.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,450,837,275.99/848,114.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,059.29

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