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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,713.56, 1,171,197.90 and 466,739.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,713.56, 1,171,197.90 and 466,739.16 is: 644,085.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,713.56 : 1,171,197.90 = 466,739.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,713.56/1,171,197.90 = 466,739.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,713.56x = 1,171,197.90 × 466,739.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,713.56x = 546,643,924,039.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,643,924,039.76/848,713.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,085.30

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