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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,484.56, 1,170,930.87 and 461,326.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,484.56, 1,170,930.87 and 461,326.03 is: 636,641.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,484.56 : 1,170,930.87 = 461,326.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,484.56/1,170,930.87 = 461,326.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,484.56x = 1,170,930.87 × 461,326.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,484.56x = 540,180,886,734.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,180,886,734.22/848,484.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,641.97

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