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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,719.74, 1,171,209.90 and 466,746.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,719.74, 1,171,209.90 and 466,746.54 is: 644,097.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,719.74 : 1,171,209.90 = 466,746.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,719.74/1,171,209.90 = 466,746.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,719.74x = 1,171,209.90 × 466,746.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,719.74x = 546,658,168,438.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,658,168,438.75/848,719.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,097.39

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