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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,467.28, 1,170,907.94 and 461,308.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,467.28, 1,170,907.94 and 461,308.76 is: 636,618.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,467.28 : 1,170,907.94 = 461,308.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,467.28/1,170,907.94 = 461,308.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,467.28x = 1,170,907.94 × 461,308.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,467.28x = 540,150,081,714.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,150,081,714.47/848,467.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,618.64

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