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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,714.82, 1,171,203.15 and 466,741.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,714.82, 1,171,203.15 and 466,741.62 is: 644,090.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,714.82 : 1,171,203.15 = 466,741.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,714.82/1,171,203.15 = 466,741.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,714.82x = 1,171,203.15 × 466,741.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,714.82x = 546,649,255,580.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,649,255,580.10/848,714.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,090.62

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