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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,681.56, 1,171,147.98 and 466,685.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,681.56, 1,171,147.98 and 466,685.56 is: 644,008.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,681.56 : 1,171,147.98 = 466,685.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,681.56/1,171,147.98 = 466,685.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,681.56x = 1,171,147.98 × 466,685.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,681.56x = 546,557,850,889.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,557,850,889.17/848,681.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,008.16

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