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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,123.85, 1,170,419.97 and 460,939.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,123.85, 1,170,419.97 and 460,939.30 is: 636,101.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,123.85 : 1,170,419.97 = 460,939.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,123.85/1,170,419.97 = 460,939.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,123.85x = 1,170,419.97 × 460,939.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,123.85x = 539,492,561,677.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,492,561,677.82/848,123.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,101.16

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