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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,466.54, 1,170,906.90 and 461,308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,466.54, 1,170,906.90 and 461,308 is: 636,617.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,466.54 : 1,170,906.90 = 461,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,466.54/1,170,906.90 = 461,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,466.54x = 1,170,906.90 × 461,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,466.54x = 540,148,720,225.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,148,720,225.20/848,466.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,617.59

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