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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,644.56, 1,171,159.56 and 466,700.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,644.56, 1,171,159.56 and 466,700.40 is: 644,063.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,644.56 : 1,171,159.56 = 466,700.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,644.56/1,171,159.56 = 466,700.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,644.56x = 1,171,159.56 × 466,700.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,644.56x = 546,580,635,115.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,580,635,115.82/848,644.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,063.09

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