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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,708.76, 1,171,194.70 and 466,735.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,708.76, 1,171,194.70 and 466,735.54 is: 644,082.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,708.76 : 1,171,194.70 = 466,735.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,708.76/1,171,194.70 = 466,735.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,708.76x = 1,171,194.70 × 466,735.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,708.76x = 546,638,190,749.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,638,190,749.64/848,708.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,082.18

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