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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,589.06, 1,171,083.03 and 466,644.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,589.06, 1,171,083.03 and 466,644.90 is: 643,986.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,589.06 : 1,171,083.03 = 466,644.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,589.06/1,171,083.03 = 466,644.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,589.06x = 1,171,083.03 × 466,644.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,589.06x = 546,479,923,426.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,479,923,426.05/848,589.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,986.53

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