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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,121.29, 1,170,416.42 and 460,936.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,121.29, 1,170,416.42 and 460,936.74 is: 636,097.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,121.29 : 1,170,416.42 = 460,936.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,121.29/1,170,416.42 = 460,936.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,121.29x = 1,170,416.42 × 460,936.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,121.29x = 539,487,930,229.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,487,930,229.61/848,121.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,097.61

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