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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,735.13, 1,171,238.24 and 466,761.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,735.13, 1,171,238.24 and 466,761.91 is: 644,122.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,735.13 : 1,171,238.24 = 466,761.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,735.13/1,171,238.24 = 466,761.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,735.13x = 1,171,238.24 × 466,761.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,735.13x = 546,689,397,967.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,689,397,967.44/848,735.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,122.50

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