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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,732.26, 1,171,227.14 and 466,759

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,732.26, 1,171,227.14 and 466,759 is: 644,114.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,732.26 : 1,171,227.14 = 466,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,732.26/1,171,227.14 = 466,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,732.26x = 1,171,227.14 × 466,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,732.26x = 546,680,808,639.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,680,808,639.26/848,732.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,114.56

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