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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,745.61, 1,171,245.52 and 466,772.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,745.61, 1,171,245.52 and 466,772.70 is: 644,133.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,745.61 : 1,171,245.52 = 466,772.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,745.61/1,171,245.52 = 466,772.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,745.61x = 1,171,245.52 × 466,772.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,745.61x = 546,705,433,733.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,705,433,733.30/848,745.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,133.45

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