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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,615.22, 1,171,093.17 and 466,666.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,615.22, 1,171,093.17 and 466,666.74 is: 644,002.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,615.22 : 1,171,093.17 = 466,666.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,615.22/1,171,093.17 = 466,666.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,615.22x = 1,171,093.17 × 466,666.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,615.22x = 546,510,231,880.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,510,231,880.17/848,615.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,002.39

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