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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,779.32, 1,171,318.72 and 466,830.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,779.32, 1,171,318.72 and 466,830.12 is: 644,227.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,779.32 : 1,171,318.72 = 466,830.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,779.32/1,171,318.72 = 466,830.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,779.32x = 1,171,318.72 × 466,830.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,779.32x = 546,806,858,615.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,806,858,615.85/848,779.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,227.36

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