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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,734.56, 1,171,226.88 and 466,760.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,734.56, 1,171,226.88 and 466,760.16 is: 644,114.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,734.56 : 1,171,226.88 = 466,760.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,734.56/1,171,226.88 = 466,760.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,734.56x = 1,171,226.88 × 466,760.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,734.56x = 546,682,045,905.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,682,045,905.10/848,734.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,114.28

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