Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,735.26, 1,171,231.28 and 466,762
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 848,735.26, 1,171,231.28 and 466,762 is: 644,118.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
848,735.26 : 1,171,231.28 = 466,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
848,735.26/1,171,231.28 = 466,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
848,735.26x = 1,171,231.28 × 466,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
848,735.26x = 546,686,254,715.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 546,686,254,715.36/848,735.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 644,118.70
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