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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,749.14, 1,171,250.34 and 466,776.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,749.14, 1,171,250.34 and 466,776.18 is: 644,138.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,749.14 : 1,171,250.34 = 466,776.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,749.14/1,171,250.34 = 466,776.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,749.14x = 1,171,250.34 × 466,776.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,749.14x = 546,711,759,528.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,711,759,528.90/848,749.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,138.22

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