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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,795.31, 1,171,318.19 and 466,828.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,795.31, 1,171,318.19 and 466,828.47 is: 644,212.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,795.31 : 1,171,318.19 = 466,828.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,795.31/1,171,318.19 = 466,828.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,795.31x = 1,171,318.19 × 466,828.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,795.31x = 546,804,676,186.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,804,676,186.73/848,795.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,212.65

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