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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,576.56, 1,171,065.78 and 466,632.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,576.56, 1,171,065.78 and 466,632.40 is: 643,969.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,576.56 : 1,171,065.78 = 466,632.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,576.56/1,171,065.78 = 466,632.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,576.56x = 1,171,065.78 × 466,632.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,576.56x = 546,457,235,479.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,457,235,479.27/848,576.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,969.28

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