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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,640.06, 1,171,153.35 and 466,695.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,640.06, 1,171,153.35 and 466,695.90 is: 644,056.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,640.06 : 1,171,153.35 = 466,695.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,640.06/1,171,153.35 = 466,695.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,640.06x = 1,171,153.35 × 466,695.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,640.06x = 546,572,466,716.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,572,466,716.27/848,640.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,056.88

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