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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,773.78, 1,171,329.97 and 466,810.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,773.78, 1,171,329.97 and 466,810.58 is: 644,210.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,773.78 : 1,171,329.97 = 466,810.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,773.78/1,171,329.97 = 466,810.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,773.78x = 1,171,329.97 × 466,810.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,773.78x = 546,789,222,667.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,789,222,667.08/848,773.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,210.78

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