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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,133.76, 1,170,433.62 and 460,949.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,133.76, 1,170,433.62 and 460,949.21 is: 636,114.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,133.76 : 1,170,433.62 = 460,949.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,133.76/1,170,433.62 = 460,949.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,133.76x = 1,170,433.62 × 460,949.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,133.76x = 539,510,452,496.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,510,452,496.44/848,133.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,114.82

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