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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,760.32, 1,171,294.02 and 461,580.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,760.32, 1,171,294.02 and 461,580.26 is: 636,983.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,760.32 : 1,171,294.02 = 461,580.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,760.32/1,171,294.02 = 461,580.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,760.32x = 1,171,294.02 × 461,580.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,760.32x = 540,646,192,431.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,646,192,431.58/848,760.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,983.35

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