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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,700.42, 1,171,183.22 and 466,727.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,700.42, 1,171,183.22 and 466,727.20 is: 644,070.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,700.42 : 1,171,183.22 = 466,727.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,700.42/1,171,183.22 = 466,727.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,700.42x = 1,171,183.22 × 466,727.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,700.42x = 546,623,061,446.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,623,061,446.22/848,700.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,070.69

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