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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,378.98, 1,170,770.59 and 461,195.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,378.98, 1,170,770.59 and 461,195.13 is: 636,453.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,378.98 : 1,170,770.59 = 461,195.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,378.98/1,170,770.59 = 461,195.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,378.98x = 1,170,770.59 × 461,195.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,378.98x = 539,953,699,422.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,953,699,422.11/848,378.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,453.41

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