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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,761.32, 1,171,295.40 and 461,581.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,761.32, 1,171,295.40 and 461,581.26 is: 636,984.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,761.32 : 1,171,295.40 = 461,581.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,761.32/1,171,295.40 = 461,581.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,761.32x = 1,171,295.40 × 461,581.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,761.32x = 540,648,006,564.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,648,006,564.20/848,761.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,984.74

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