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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,773.82, 1,171,312.65 and 461,593.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,773.82, 1,171,312.65 and 461,593.76 is: 637,001.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,773.82 : 1,171,312.65 = 461,593.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,773.82/1,171,312.65 = 461,593.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,773.82x = 1,171,312.65 × 461,593.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,773.82x = 540,670,604,392.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,670,604,392.50/848,773.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,001.98

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