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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,628.85, 1,171,110.24 and 461,444.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,628.85, 1,171,110.24 and 461,444.42 is: 636,794.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,628.85 : 1,171,110.24 = 461,444.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,628.85/1,171,110.24 = 461,444.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,628.85x = 1,171,110.24 × 461,444.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,628.85x = 540,402,287,615.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,402,287,615.35/848,628.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,794.62

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