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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,793.28, 1,171,344.50 and 466,826.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,793.28, 1,171,344.50 and 466,826.44 is: 644,225.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,793.28 : 1,171,344.50 = 466,826.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,793.28/1,171,344.50 = 466,826.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,793.28x = 1,171,344.50 × 466,826.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,793.28x = 546,814,582,948.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,814,582,948.58/848,793.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,225.86

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