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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,639.81, 1,171,153.01 and 466,695.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,639.81, 1,171,153.01 and 466,695.65 is: 644,056.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,639.81 : 1,171,153.01 = 466,695.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,639.81/1,171,153.01 = 466,695.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,639.81x = 1,171,153.01 × 466,695.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,639.81x = 546,572,012,917.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,572,012,917.93/848,639.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,056.53

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