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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,599.66, 1,171,067.53 and 466,626.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,599.66, 1,171,067.53 and 466,626.44 is: 643,944.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,599.66 : 1,171,067.53 = 466,626.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,599.66/1,171,067.53 = 466,626.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,599.66x = 1,171,067.53 × 466,626.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,599.66x = 546,451,069,884.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,451,069,884.65/848,599.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,944.49

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