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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,284.47, 1,170,640.85 and 461,101.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,284.47, 1,170,640.85 and 461,101.59 is: 636,324.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,284.47 : 1,170,640.85 = 461,101.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,284.47/1,170,640.85 = 461,101.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,284.47x = 1,170,640.85 × 461,101.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,284.47x = 539,784,354,948.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,784,354,948.44/848,284.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,324.69

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