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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,706.24, 1,171,191.26 and 466,733.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,706.24, 1,171,191.26 and 466,733.02 is: 644,078.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,706.24 : 1,171,191.26 = 466,733.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,706.24/1,171,191.26 = 466,733.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,706.24x = 1,171,191.26 × 466,733.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,706.24x = 546,633,633,777.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,633,633,777.41/848,706.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,078.73

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