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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,615.72, 1,171,093.86 and 466,667.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,615.72, 1,171,093.86 and 466,667.24 is: 644,003.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,615.72 : 1,171,093.86 = 466,667.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,615.72/1,171,093.86 = 466,667.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,615.72x = 1,171,093.86 × 466,667.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,615.72x = 546,511,139,427.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,511,139,427.15/848,615.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,003.08

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