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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,750.40, 1,171,283.83 and 461,574.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,750.40, 1,171,283.83 and 461,574.14 is: 636,976.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,750.40 : 1,171,283.83 = 461,574.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,750.40/1,171,283.83 = 461,574.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,750.40x = 1,171,283.83 × 461,574.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,750.40x = 540,634,319,517.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,634,319,517.80/848,750.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,976.81

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