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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,741.76, 1,171,240.28 and 466,768.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,741.76, 1,171,240.28 and 466,768.56 is: 644,127.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,741.76 : 1,171,240.28 = 466,768.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,741.76/1,171,240.28 = 466,768.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,741.76x = 1,171,240.28 × 466,768.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,741.76x = 546,698,138,909.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,698,138,909.60/848,741.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,127.77

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