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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,721.26, 1,171,211.97 and 466,748

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,721.26, 1,171,211.97 and 466,748 is: 644,099.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,721.26 : 1,171,211.97 = 466,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,721.26/1,171,211.97 = 466,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,721.26x = 1,171,211.97 × 466,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,721.26x = 546,660,844,573.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,660,844,573.56/848,721.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,099.39

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