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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,753.14, 1,171,255.86 and 466,780.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,753.14, 1,171,255.86 and 466,780.24 is: 644,143.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,753.14 : 1,171,255.86 = 466,780.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,753.14/1,171,255.86 = 466,780.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,753.14x = 1,171,255.86 × 466,780.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,753.14x = 546,719,091,432.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,719,091,432.21/848,753.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,143.82

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