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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,666, 1,171,159.08 and 466,717.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,666, 1,171,159.08 and 466,717.52 is: 644,070.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,666 : 1,171,159.08 = 466,717.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,666/1,171,159.08 = 466,717.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,666x = 1,171,159.08 × 466,717.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,666x = 546,600,461,343.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,600,461,343.08/848,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,070.18

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