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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,790.78, 1,171,341.05 and 466,823.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,790.78, 1,171,341.05 and 466,823.94 is: 644,222.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,790.78 : 1,171,341.05 = 466,823.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,790.78/1,171,341.05 = 466,823.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,790.78x = 1,171,341.05 × 466,823.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,790.78x = 546,810,044,044.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,810,044,044.74/848,790.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,222.41

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