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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,742.76, 1,171,241.66 and 466,769.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,742.76, 1,171,241.66 and 466,769.56 is: 644,129.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,742.76 : 1,171,241.66 = 466,769.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,742.76/1,171,241.66 = 466,769.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,742.76x = 1,171,241.66 × 466,769.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,742.76x = 546,699,954,291.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,699,954,291.87/848,742.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,129.15

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