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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,126.85, 1,170,424.11 and 460,942.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,126.85, 1,170,424.11 and 460,942.30 is: 636,105.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,126.85 : 1,170,424.11 = 460,942.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,126.85/1,170,424.11 = 460,942.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,126.85x = 1,170,424.11 × 460,942.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,126.85x = 539,497,981,238.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,497,981,238.85/848,126.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,105.30

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