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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,782.29, 1,171,327.41 and 461,601.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,782.29, 1,171,327.41 and 461,601.39 is: 637,014.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,782.29 : 1,171,327.41 = 461,601.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,782.29/1,171,327.41 = 461,601.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,782.29x = 1,171,327.41 × 461,601.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,782.29x = 540,686,360,601.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,686,360,601.10/848,782.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,014.19

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