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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,772.15, 1,171,313.81 and 461,595.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,772.15, 1,171,313.81 and 461,595.90 is: 637,006.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,772.15 : 1,171,313.81 = 461,595.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,772.15/1,171,313.81 = 461,595.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,772.15x = 1,171,313.81 × 461,595.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,772.15x = 540,673,650,001.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,673,650,001.40/848,772.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,006.82

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