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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,639.56, 1,171,152.66 and 466,695.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,639.56, 1,171,152.66 and 466,695.40 is: 644,056.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,639.56 : 1,171,152.66 = 466,695.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,639.56/1,171,152.66 = 466,695.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,639.56x = 1,171,152.66 × 466,695.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,639.56x = 546,571,559,119.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,571,559,119.76/848,639.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,056.19

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