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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,711.26, 1,171,198.15 and 466,738.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,711.26, 1,171,198.15 and 466,738.04 is: 644,085.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,711.26 : 1,171,198.15 = 466,738.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,711.26/1,171,198.15 = 466,738.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,711.26x = 1,171,198.15 × 466,738.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,711.26x = 546,642,728,982.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,642,728,982.63/848,711.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,085.63

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