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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,723.26, 1,171,214.73 and 466,750

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,723.26, 1,171,214.73 and 466,750 is: 644,102.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,723.26 : 1,171,214.73 = 466,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,723.26/1,171,214.73 = 466,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,723.26x = 1,171,214.73 × 466,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,723.26x = 546,664,475,227.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,664,475,227.50/848,723.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,102.15

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