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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,719.26, 1,171,209.21 and 466,746

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,719.26, 1,171,209.21 and 466,746 is: 644,096.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,719.26 : 1,171,209.21 = 466,746 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,719.26/1,171,209.21 = 466,746/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,719.26x = 1,171,209.21 × 466,746
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,719.26x = 546,657,213,930.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,657,213,930.66/848,719.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,096.63

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