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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,388.02, 1,170,782.19 and 461,203.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,388.02, 1,170,782.19 and 461,203.37 is: 636,464.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,388.02 : 1,170,782.19 = 461,203.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,388.02/1,170,782.19 = 461,203.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,388.02x = 1,170,782.19 × 461,203.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,388.02x = 539,968,685,710.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,968,685,710.07/848,388.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,464.30

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