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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,279.16, 1,170,615.78 and 461,086.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,279.16, 1,170,615.78 and 461,086.20 is: 636,293.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,279.16 : 1,170,615.78 = 461,086.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,279.16/1,170,615.78 = 461,086.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,279.16x = 1,170,615.78 × 461,086.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,279.16x = 539,754,781,660.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,754,781,660.24/848,279.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,293.81

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