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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,609.60, 1,171,111.32 and 466,665.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,609.60, 1,171,111.32 and 466,665.44 is: 644,014.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,609.60 : 1,171,111.32 = 466,665.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,609.60/1,171,111.32 = 466,665.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,609.60x = 1,171,111.32 × 466,665.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,609.60x = 546,517,179,436.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,517,179,436.78/848,609.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,014.84

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