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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,709.63, 1,171,195.92 and 466,736.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,709.63, 1,171,195.92 and 466,736.42 is: 644,083.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,709.63 : 1,171,195.92 = 466,736.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,709.63/1,171,195.92 = 466,736.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,709.63x = 1,171,195.92 × 466,736.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,709.63x = 546,639,784,963.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,639,784,963.43/848,709.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,083.40

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