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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,793.78, 1,171,345.20 and 466,826.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,793.78, 1,171,345.20 and 466,826.94 is: 644,226.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,793.78 : 1,171,345.20 = 466,826.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,793.78/1,171,345.20 = 466,826.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,793.78x = 1,171,345.20 × 466,826.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,793.78x = 546,815,495,399.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,815,495,399.69/848,793.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,226.56

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