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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,795.41, 1,171,347.43 and 466,828.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,795.41, 1,171,347.43 and 466,828.57 is: 644,228.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,795.41 : 1,171,347.43 = 466,828.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,795.41/1,171,347.43 = 466,828.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,795.41x = 1,171,347.43 × 466,828.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,795.41x = 546,818,439,863.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,818,439,863.34/848,795.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,228.79

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