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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,702.37, 1,171,185.91 and 466,729.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,702.37, 1,171,185.91 and 466,729.15 is: 644,073.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,702.37 : 1,171,185.91 = 466,729.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,702.37/1,171,185.91 = 466,729.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,702.37x = 1,171,185.91 × 466,729.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,702.37x = 546,626,604,266.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,626,604,266.28/848,702.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,073.38

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