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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,392.47, 1,170,789.21 and 461,208.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,392.47, 1,170,789.21 and 461,208.69 is: 636,472.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,392.47 : 1,170,789.21 = 461,208.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,392.47/1,170,789.21 = 461,208.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,392.47x = 1,170,789.21 × 461,208.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,392.47x = 539,978,157,810.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,978,157,810.24/848,392.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,472.12

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