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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,680.56, 1,171,146.60 and 466,684.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,680.56, 1,171,146.60 and 466,684.56 is: 644,006.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,680.56 : 1,171,146.60 = 466,684.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,680.56/1,171,146.60 = 466,684.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,680.56x = 1,171,146.60 × 466,684.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,680.56x = 546,556,035,716.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,556,035,716.50/848,680.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,006.78

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