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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,734.26, 1,171,229.90 and 466,761

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,734.26, 1,171,229.90 and 466,761 is: 644,117.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,734.26 : 1,171,229.90 = 466,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,734.26/1,171,229.90 = 466,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,734.26x = 1,171,229.90 × 466,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,734.26x = 546,684,439,353.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,684,439,353.90/848,734.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,117.32

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