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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,750.14, 1,171,251.72 and 466,777.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,750.14, 1,171,251.72 and 466,777.18 is: 644,139.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,750.14 : 1,171,251.72 = 466,777.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,750.14/1,171,251.72 = 466,777.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,750.14x = 1,171,251.72 × 466,777.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,750.14x = 546,713,574,931.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,713,574,931.75/848,750.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,139.60

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