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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,704.38, 1,171,188.66 and 466,731.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,704.38, 1,171,188.66 and 466,731.16 is: 644,076.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,704.38 : 1,171,188.66 = 466,731.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,704.38/1,171,188.66 = 466,731.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,704.38x = 1,171,188.66 × 466,731.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,704.38x = 546,630,241,860.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,630,241,860.65/848,704.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,076.14

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