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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,752.14, 1,171,254.48 and 466,779.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,752.14, 1,171,254.48 and 466,779.24 is: 644,142.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,752.14 : 1,171,254.48 = 466,779.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,752.14/1,171,254.48 = 466,779.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,752.14x = 1,171,254.48 × 466,779.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,752.14x = 546,717,276,021.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,717,276,021.00/848,752.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,142.44

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