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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,655.12, 1,171,152.36 and 466,684.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,655.12, 1,171,152.36 and 466,684.50 is: 644,029.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,655.12 : 1,171,152.36 = 466,684.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,655.12/1,171,152.36 = 466,684.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,655.12x = 1,171,152.36 × 466,684.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,655.12x = 546,558,653,550.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,558,653,550.42/848,655.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,029.17

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