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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,732.27, 1,171,227.20 and 466,759.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,732.27, 1,171,227.20 and 466,759.04 is: 644,114.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,732.27 : 1,171,227.20 = 466,759.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,732.27/1,171,227.20 = 466,759.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,732.27x = 1,171,227.20 × 466,759.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,732.27x = 546,680,875,303.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,680,875,303.96/848,732.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,114.64

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