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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,639.62, 1,171,130.97 and 466,669

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,639.62, 1,171,130.97 and 466,669 is: 644,007.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,639.62 : 1,171,130.97 = 466,669 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,639.62/1,171,130.97 = 466,669/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,639.62x = 1,171,130.97 × 466,669
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,639.62x = 546,530,518,638.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,530,518,638.93/848,639.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,007.78

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