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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,727.26, 1,171,220.25 and 466,754

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,727.26, 1,171,220.25 and 466,754 is: 644,107.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,727.26 : 1,171,220.25 = 466,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,727.26/1,171,220.25 = 466,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,727.26x = 1,171,220.25 × 466,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,727.26x = 546,671,736,568.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,671,736,568.50/848,727.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,107.67

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