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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,639.06, 1,171,151.97 and 466,694.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,639.06, 1,171,151.97 and 466,694.90 is: 644,055.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,639.06 : 1,171,151.97 = 466,694.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,639.06/1,171,151.97 = 466,694.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,639.06x = 1,171,151.97 × 466,694.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,639.06x = 546,570,651,523.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,570,651,523.95/848,639.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,055.50

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