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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,641.81, 1,171,155.77 and 466,697.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,641.81, 1,171,155.77 and 466,697.65 is: 644,059.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,641.81 : 1,171,155.77 = 466,697.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,641.81/1,171,155.77 = 466,697.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,641.81x = 1,171,155.77 × 466,697.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,641.81x = 546,575,645,642.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,575,645,642.94/848,641.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,059.29

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