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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,323.26, 1,170,708.63 and 461,164.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,323.26, 1,170,708.63 and 461,164.86 is: 636,419.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,323.26 : 1,170,708.63 = 461,164.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,323.26/1,170,708.63 = 461,164.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,323.26x = 1,170,708.63 × 461,164.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,323.26x = 539,889,681,454.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,889,681,454.74/848,323.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,419.76

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