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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,639.69, 1,171,152.83 and 466,695.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,639.69, 1,171,152.83 and 466,695.53 is: 644,056.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,639.69 : 1,171,152.83 = 466,695.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,639.69/1,171,152.83 = 466,695.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,639.69x = 1,171,152.83 × 466,695.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,639.69x = 546,571,786,018.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,571,786,018.83/848,639.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,056.36

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