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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,702.87, 1,171,186.60 and 466,729.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,702.87, 1,171,186.60 and 466,729.65 is: 644,074.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,702.87 : 1,171,186.60 = 466,729.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,702.87/1,171,186.60 = 466,729.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,702.87x = 1,171,186.60 × 466,729.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,702.87x = 546,627,511,902.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,627,511,902.69/848,702.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,074.07

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