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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,682.56, 1,171,149.36 and 466,686.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,682.56, 1,171,149.36 and 466,686.56 is: 644,009.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,682.56 : 1,171,149.36 = 466,686.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,682.56/1,171,149.36 = 466,686.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,682.56x = 1,171,149.36 × 466,686.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,682.56x = 546,559,666,064.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,559,666,064.60/848,682.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,009.54

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