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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,137.76, 1,170,439.14 and 460,953.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,137.76, 1,170,439.14 and 460,953.21 is: 636,120.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,137.76 : 1,170,439.14 = 460,953.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,137.76/1,170,439.14 = 460,953.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,137.76x = 1,170,439.14 × 460,953.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,137.76x = 539,517,678,692.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,517,678,692.64/848,137.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,120.34

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