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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,767.20, 1,171,321.20 and 461,608.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,767.20, 1,171,321.20 and 461,608.80 is: 637,032.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,767.20 : 1,171,321.20 = 461,608.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,767.20/1,171,321.20 = 461,608.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,767.20x = 1,171,321.20 × 461,608.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,767.20x = 540,692,173,546.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,692,173,546.56/848,767.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,032.36

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