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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,780.79, 1,171,325.34 and 461,599.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,780.79, 1,171,325.34 and 461,599.89 is: 637,012.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,780.79 : 1,171,325.34 = 461,599.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,780.79/1,171,325.34 = 461,599.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,780.79x = 1,171,325.34 × 461,599.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,780.79x = 540,683,648,098.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,683,648,098.21/848,780.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,012.12

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