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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,777.32, 1,171,315.96 and 466,828.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,777.32, 1,171,315.96 and 466,828.12 is: 644,224.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,777.32 : 1,171,315.96 = 466,828.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,777.32/1,171,315.96 = 466,828.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,777.32x = 1,171,315.96 × 466,828.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,777.32x = 546,803,227,532.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,803,227,532.80/848,777.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,224.60

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