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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,263.68, 1,170,612.18 and 461,078.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,263.68, 1,170,612.18 and 461,078.87 is: 636,293.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,263.68 : 1,170,612.18 = 461,078.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,263.68/1,170,612.18 = 461,078.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,263.68x = 1,170,612.18 × 461,078.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,263.68x = 539,744,535,309.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,744,535,309.58/848,263.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,293.35

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