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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,640.69, 1,171,154.21 and 466,696.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,640.69, 1,171,154.21 and 466,696.53 is: 644,057.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,640.69 : 1,171,154.21 = 466,696.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,640.69/1,171,154.21 = 466,696.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,640.69x = 1,171,154.21 × 466,696.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,640.69x = 546,573,605,901.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,573,605,901.89/848,640.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,057.74

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