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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,603.16, 1,171,072.37 and 466,629.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,603.16, 1,171,072.37 and 466,629.94 is: 643,949.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,603.16 : 1,171,072.37 = 466,629.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,603.16/1,171,072.37 = 466,629.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,603.16x = 1,171,072.37 × 466,629.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,603.16x = 546,457,429,748.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,457,429,748.76/848,603.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,949.32

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