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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,381.58, 1,170,754.04 and 461,184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,381.58, 1,170,754.04 and 461,184.16 is: 636,427.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,381.58 : 1,170,754.04 = 461,184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,381.58/1,170,754.04 = 461,184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,381.58x = 1,170,754.04 × 461,184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,381.58x = 539,933,218,504.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,933,218,504.01/848,381.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,427.32

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