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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,761.83, 1,171,296.09 and 461,581.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,761.83, 1,171,296.09 and 461,581.76 is: 636,985.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,761.83 : 1,171,296.09 = 461,581.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,761.83/1,171,296.09 = 461,581.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,761.83x = 1,171,296.09 × 461,581.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,761.83x = 540,648,904,846.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,648,904,846.84/848,761.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,985.41

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