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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,796.41, 1,171,348.81 and 466,829.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,796.41, 1,171,348.81 and 466,829.57 is: 644,230.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,796.41 : 1,171,348.81 = 466,829.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,796.41/1,171,348.81 = 466,829.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,796.41x = 1,171,348.81 × 466,829.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,796.41x = 546,820,261,292.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,820,261,292.31/848,796.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,230.18

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