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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,620.92, 1,171,103.58 and 461,436.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,620.92, 1,171,103.58 and 461,436.60 is: 636,786.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,620.92 : 1,171,103.58 = 461,436.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,620.92/1,171,103.58 = 461,436.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,620.92x = 1,171,103.58 × 461,436.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,620.92x = 540,390,054,203.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,390,054,203.03/848,620.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,786.16

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