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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,613.72, 1,171,091.10 and 466,665.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,613.72, 1,171,091.10 and 466,665.24 is: 644,000.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,613.72 : 1,171,091.10 = 466,665.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,613.72/1,171,091.10 = 466,665.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,613.72x = 1,171,091.10 × 466,665.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,613.72x = 546,507,509,243.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,507,509,243.36/848,613.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,000.32

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