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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,262.93, 1,170,611.15 and 461,078.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,262.93, 1,170,611.15 and 461,078.11 is: 636,292.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,262.93 : 1,170,611.15 = 461,078.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,262.93/1,170,611.15 = 461,078.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,262.93x = 1,170,611.15 × 461,078.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,262.93x = 539,743,174,813.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,743,174,813.09/848,262.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,292.30

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