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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,575.56, 1,171,064.40 and 466,631.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,575.56, 1,171,064.40 and 466,631.40 is: 643,967.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,575.56 : 1,171,064.40 = 466,631.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,575.56/1,171,064.40 = 466,631.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,575.56x = 1,171,064.40 × 466,631.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,575.56x = 546,455,420,462.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,455,420,462.16/848,575.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,967.90

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