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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,733.26, 1,171,228.52 and 466,760

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,733.26, 1,171,228.52 and 466,760 is: 644,115.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,733.26 : 1,171,228.52 = 466,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,733.26/1,171,228.52 = 466,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,733.26x = 1,171,228.52 × 466,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,733.26x = 546,682,623,995.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,682,623,995.20/848,733.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,115.94

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