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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,664, 1,171,156.32 and 466,715.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,664, 1,171,156.32 and 466,715.52 is: 644,067.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,664 : 1,171,156.32 = 466,715.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,664/1,171,156.32 = 466,715.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,664x = 1,171,156.32 × 466,715.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,664x = 546,596,830,890.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,596,830,890.09/848,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,067.42

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