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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,659.12, 1,171,157.90 and 466,688.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,659.12, 1,171,157.90 and 466,688.52 is: 644,034.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,659.12 : 1,171,157.90 = 466,688.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,659.12/1,171,157.90 = 466,688.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,659.12x = 1,171,157.90 × 466,688.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,659.12x = 546,565,947,037.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,565,947,037.31/848,659.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,034.73

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