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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,775.52, 1,171,332.39 and 466,812.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,775.52, 1,171,332.39 and 466,812.33 is: 644,213.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,775.52 : 1,171,332.39 = 466,812.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,775.52/1,171,332.39 = 466,812.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,775.52x = 1,171,332.39 × 466,812.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,775.52x = 546,792,402,180.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,792,402,180.37/848,775.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,213.21

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