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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,126.96, 1,170,424.25 and 460,942.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,126.96, 1,170,424.25 and 460,942.38 is: 636,105.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,126.96 : 1,170,424.25 = 460,942.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,126.96/1,170,424.25 = 460,942.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,126.96x = 1,170,424.25 × 460,942.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,126.96x = 539,498,132,710.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,498,132,710.91/848,126.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,105.39

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