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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,584.56, 1,171,076.76 and 466,640.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,584.56, 1,171,076.76 and 466,640.88 is: 643,980.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,584.56 : 1,171,076.76 = 466,640.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,584.56/1,171,076.76 = 466,640.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,584.56x = 1,171,076.76 × 466,640.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,584.56x = 546,472,289,833.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,472,289,833.95/848,584.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,980.95

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