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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,702.24, 1,171,185.74 and 466,729.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,702.24, 1,171,185.74 and 466,729.02 is: 644,073.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,702.24 : 1,171,185.74 = 466,729.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,702.24/1,171,185.74 = 466,729.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,702.24x = 1,171,185.74 × 466,729.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,702.24x = 546,626,372,668.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,626,372,668.18/848,702.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,073.21

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