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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,710.87, 1,171,197.63 and 466,737.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,710.87, 1,171,197.63 and 466,737.67 is: 644,085.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,710.87 : 1,171,197.63 = 466,737.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,710.87/1,171,197.63 = 466,737.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,710.87x = 1,171,197.63 × 466,737.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,710.87x = 546,642,052,935.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,642,052,935.72/848,710.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,085.13

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