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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,786.30, 1,171,332.94 and 461,605.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,786.30, 1,171,332.94 and 461,605.40 is: 637,019.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,786.30 : 1,171,332.94 = 461,605.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,786.30/1,171,332.94 = 461,605.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,786.30x = 1,171,332.94 × 461,605.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,786.30x = 540,693,610,301.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,693,610,301.88/848,786.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,019.72

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