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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,141.89, 1,170,444.87 and 460,957.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,141.89, 1,170,444.87 and 460,957.37 is: 636,126.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,141.89 : 1,170,444.87 = 460,957.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,141.89/1,170,444.87 = 460,957.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,141.89x = 1,170,444.87 × 460,957.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,141.89x = 539,525,183,152.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,525,183,152.97/848,141.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,126.09

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