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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,697.90, 1,171,179.74 and 466,724.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,697.90, 1,171,179.74 and 466,724.68 is: 644,067.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,697.90 : 1,171,179.74 = 466,724.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,697.90/1,171,179.74 = 466,724.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,697.90x = 1,171,179.74 × 466,724.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,697.90x = 546,618,483,518.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,618,483,518.09/848,697.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,067.21

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