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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,591.76, 1,171,043.64 and 461,404.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,591.76, 1,171,043.64 and 461,404.08 is: 636,730.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,591.76 : 1,171,043.64 = 461,404.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,591.76/1,171,043.64 = 461,404.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,591.76x = 1,171,043.64 × 461,404.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,591.76x = 540,324,313,354.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,324,313,354.05/848,591.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,730.57

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