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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,585.66, 1,171,068.30 and 466,612.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,585.66, 1,171,068.30 and 466,612.13 is: 643,935.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,585.66 : 1,171,068.30 = 466,612.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,585.66/1,171,068.30 = 466,612.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,585.66x = 1,171,068.30 × 466,612.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,585.66x = 546,434,676,766.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,434,676,766.15/848,585.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,935.79

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