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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,655.84, 1,171,153.44 and 466,685.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,655.84, 1,171,153.44 and 466,685.28 is: 644,030.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,655.84 : 1,171,153.44 = 466,685.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,655.84/1,171,153.44 = 466,685.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,655.84x = 1,171,153.44 × 466,685.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,655.84x = 546,560,071,069.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,560,071,069.36/848,655.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,030.30

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