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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,265.18, 1,170,614.25 and 461,080.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,265.18, 1,170,614.25 and 461,080.37 is: 636,295.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,265.18 : 1,170,614.25 = 461,080.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,265.18/1,170,614.25 = 461,080.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,265.18x = 1,170,614.25 × 461,080.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,265.18x = 539,747,245,664.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,747,245,664.20/848,265.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,295.42

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