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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,595.92, 1,171,022.28 and 466,638.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,595.92, 1,171,022.28 and 466,638.80 is: 643,939.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,595.92 : 1,171,022.28 = 466,638.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,595.92/1,171,022.28 = 466,638.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,595.92x = 1,171,022.28 × 466,638.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,595.92x = 546,444,431,512.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,444,431,512.46/848,595.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,939.50

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