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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,729.26, 1,171,223 and 466,756

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,729.26, 1,171,223 and 466,756 is: 644,110.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,729.26 : 1,171,223 = 466,756 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,729.26/1,171,223 = 466,756/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,729.26x = 1,171,223 × 466,756
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,729.26x = 546,675,362,588
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,675,362,588/848,729.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,110.42

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