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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,658.56, 1,171,179.20 and 466,714.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,658.56, 1,171,179.20 and 466,714.88 is: 644,083.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,658.56 : 1,171,179.20 = 466,714.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,658.56/1,171,179.20 = 466,714.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,658.56x = 1,171,179.20 × 466,714.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,658.56x = 546,606,759,786.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,606,759,786.50/848,658.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,083.25

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