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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,571.04, 1,171,034.58 and 466,604.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,571.04, 1,171,034.58 and 466,604.20 is: 643,917.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,571.04 : 1,171,034.58 = 466,604.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,571.04/1,171,034.58 = 466,604.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,571.04x = 1,171,034.58 × 466,604.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,571.04x = 546,409,653,373.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,409,653,373.24/848,571.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,917.39

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