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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,658.04, 1,171,148.45 and 466,684.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,658.04, 1,171,148.45 and 466,684.81 is: 644,025.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,658.04 : 1,171,148.45 = 466,684.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,658.04/1,171,148.45 = 466,684.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,658.04x = 1,171,148.45 × 466,684.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,658.04x = 546,557,186,608.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,557,186,608.75/848,658.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,025.23

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