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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,755.46, 1,171,290.85 and 461,579.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,755.46, 1,171,290.85 and 461,579.18 is: 636,983.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,755.46 : 1,171,290.85 = 461,579.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,755.46/1,171,290.85 = 461,579.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,755.46x = 1,171,290.85 × 461,579.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,755.46x = 540,643,463,074.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,643,463,074.10/848,755.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,983.78

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