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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,702.56, 1,171,239.60 and 466,758.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,702.56, 1,171,239.60 and 466,758.88 is: 644,143.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,702.56 : 1,171,239.60 = 466,758.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,702.56/1,171,239.60 = 466,758.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,702.56x = 1,171,239.60 × 466,758.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,702.56x = 546,686,483,907.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,686,483,907.65/848,702.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,143.79

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