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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,720.26, 1,171,210.59 and 466,747

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,720.26, 1,171,210.59 and 466,747 is: 644,098.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,720.26 : 1,171,210.59 = 466,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,720.26/1,171,210.59 = 466,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,720.26x = 1,171,210.59 × 466,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,720.26x = 546,659,029,250.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,659,029,250.73/848,720.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,098.01

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