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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,717.76, 1,171,207.14 and 466,744.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,717.76, 1,171,207.14 and 466,744.50 is: 644,094.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,717.76 : 1,171,207.14 = 466,744.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,717.76/1,171,207.14 = 466,744.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,717.76x = 1,171,207.14 × 466,744.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,717.76x = 546,654,490,955.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,654,490,955.73/848,717.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,094.56

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