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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,697.40, 1,171,179.05 and 466,724.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,697.40, 1,171,179.05 and 466,724.18 is: 644,066.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,697.40 : 1,171,179.05 = 466,724.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,697.40/1,171,179.05 = 466,724.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,697.40x = 1,171,179.05 × 466,724.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,697.40x = 546,617,578,376.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,617,578,376.20/848,697.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,066.52

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