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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,481.06, 1,170,926.04 and 461,322.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,481.06, 1,170,926.04 and 461,322.53 is: 636,637.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,481.06 : 1,170,926.04 = 461,322.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,481.06/1,170,926.04 = 461,322.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,481.06x = 1,170,926.04 × 461,322.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,481.06x = 540,174,563,215.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,174,563,215.68/848,481.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,637.15

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