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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,657.84, 1,171,156.20 and 466,687.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,657.84, 1,171,156.20 and 466,687.28 is: 644,033.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,657.84 : 1,171,156.20 = 466,687.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,657.84/1,171,156.20 = 466,687.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,657.84x = 1,171,156.20 × 466,687.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,657.84x = 546,563,701,433.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,563,701,433.14/848,657.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,033.06

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