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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,660.12, 1,171,159.28 and 466,689.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,660.12, 1,171,159.28 and 466,689.52 is: 644,036.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,660.12 : 1,171,159.28 = 466,689.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,660.12/1,171,159.28 = 466,689.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,660.12x = 1,171,159.28 × 466,689.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,660.12x = 546,567,762,226.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,567,762,226.75/848,660.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,036.11

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