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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,700.86, 1,171,183.76 and 466,727.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,700.86, 1,171,183.76 and 466,727.64 is: 644,071.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,700.86 : 1,171,183.76 = 466,727.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,700.86/1,171,183.76 = 466,727.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,700.86x = 1,171,183.76 × 466,727.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,700.86x = 546,623,833,477.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,623,833,477.95/848,700.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,071.27

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