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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,612.72, 1,171,089.72 and 466,664.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,612.72, 1,171,089.72 and 466,664.24 is: 643,998.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,612.72 : 1,171,089.72 = 466,664.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,612.72/1,171,089.72 = 466,664.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,612.72x = 1,171,089.72 × 466,664.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,612.72x = 546,505,694,155.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,505,694,155.61/848,612.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,998.94

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