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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,655.52, 1,171,114.32 and 466,678.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,655.52, 1,171,114.32 and 466,678.96 is: 644,000.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,655.52 : 1,171,114.32 = 466,678.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,655.52/1,171,114.32 = 466,678.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,655.52x = 1,171,114.32 × 466,678.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,655.52x = 546,534,412,898.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,534,412,898.71/848,655.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,000.30

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