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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,700.24, 1,171,182.98 and 466,727.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,700.24, 1,171,182.98 and 466,727.02 is: 644,070.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,700.24 : 1,171,182.98 = 466,727.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,700.24/1,171,182.98 = 466,727.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,700.24x = 1,171,182.98 × 466,727.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,700.24x = 546,622,747,619.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,622,747,619.35/848,700.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,070.45

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