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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,789.28, 1,171,338.98 and 466,822.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,789.28, 1,171,338.98 and 466,822.44 is: 644,220.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,789.28 : 1,171,338.98 = 466,822.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,789.28/1,171,338.98 = 466,822.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,789.28x = 1,171,338.98 × 466,822.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,789.28x = 546,807,318,376.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,807,318,376.60/848,789.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,220.34

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