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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,713.32, 1,171,201.08 and 466,740.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,713.32, 1,171,201.08 and 466,740.12 is: 644,088.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,713.32 : 1,171,201.08 = 466,740.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,713.32/1,171,201.08 = 466,740.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,713.32x = 1,171,201.08 × 466,740.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,713.32x = 546,646,532,623.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,646,532,623.33/848,713.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,088.55

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