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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,704.24, 1,171,188.50 and 466,731.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,704.24, 1,171,188.50 and 466,731.02 is: 644,075.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,704.24 : 1,171,188.50 = 466,731.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,704.24/1,171,188.50 = 466,731.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,704.24x = 1,171,188.50 × 466,731.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,704.24x = 546,630,003,217.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,630,003,217.27/848,704.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,075.97

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