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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,352.70, 1,170,749.28 and 461,194.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,352.70, 1,170,749.28 and 461,194.30 is: 636,460.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,352.70 : 1,170,749.28 = 461,194.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,352.70/1,170,749.28 = 461,194.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,352.70x = 1,170,749.28 × 461,194.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,352.70x = 539,942,894,665.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,942,894,665.10/848,352.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,460.40

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