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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,662.12, 1,171,162.04 and 466,691.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,662.12, 1,171,162.04 and 466,691.52 is: 644,038.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,662.12 : 1,171,162.04 = 466,691.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,662.12/1,171,162.04 = 466,691.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,662.12x = 1,171,162.04 × 466,691.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,662.12x = 546,571,392,613.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,571,392,613.90/848,662.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,038.87

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