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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,440.72, 1,170,871.29 and 461,282.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,440.72, 1,170,871.29 and 461,282.19 is: 636,581.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,440.72 : 1,170,871.29 = 461,282.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,440.72/1,170,871.29 = 461,282.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,440.72x = 1,170,871.29 × 461,282.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,440.72x = 540,102,064,698.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,102,064,698.56/848,440.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,581.97

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