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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,712.56, 1,171,196.52 and 466,738.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,712.56, 1,171,196.52 and 466,738.16 is: 644,083.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,712.56 : 1,171,196.52 = 466,738.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,712.56/1,171,196.52 = 466,738.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,712.56x = 1,171,196.52 × 466,738.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,712.56x = 546,642,108,743.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,642,108,743.20/848,712.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,083.92

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