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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,656.12, 1,171,153.74 and 466,685.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,656.12, 1,171,153.74 and 466,685.50 is: 644,030.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,656.12 : 1,171,153.74 = 466,685.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,656.12/1,171,153.74 = 466,685.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,656.12x = 1,171,153.74 × 466,685.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,656.12x = 546,560,468,728.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,560,468,728.77/848,656.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,030.55

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