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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,647.62, 1,171,142.01 and 466,677

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,647.62, 1,171,142.01 and 466,677 is: 644,018.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,647.62 : 1,171,142.01 = 466,677 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,647.62/1,171,142.01 = 466,677/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,647.62x = 1,171,142.01 × 466,677
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,647.62x = 546,545,039,800.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,545,039,800.77/848,647.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,018.82

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