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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,730.78, 1,171,225.11 and 466,757.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,730.78, 1,171,225.11 and 466,757.55 is: 644,112.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,730.78 : 1,171,225.11 = 466,757.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,730.78/1,171,225.11 = 466,757.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,730.78x = 1,171,225.11 × 466,757.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,730.78x = 546,678,162,842.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,678,162,842.08/848,730.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,112.57

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