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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,706.30, 1,171,191.31 and 466,733.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,706.30, 1,171,191.31 and 466,733.07 is: 644,078.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,706.30 : 1,171,191.31 = 466,733.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,706.30/1,171,191.31 = 466,733.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,706.30x = 1,171,191.31 × 466,733.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,706.30x = 546,633,714,506.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,633,714,506.79/848,706.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,078.78

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