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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,716.56, 1,171,202.04 and 466,742.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,716.56, 1,171,202.04 and 466,742.16 is: 644,089.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,716.56 : 1,171,202.04 = 466,742.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,716.56/1,171,202.04 = 466,742.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,716.56x = 1,171,202.04 × 466,742.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,716.56x = 546,649,369,946.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,649,369,946.01/848,716.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,089.44

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