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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,798.78, 1,171,352.10 and 466,831.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,798.78, 1,171,352.10 and 466,831.94 is: 644,233.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,798.78 : 1,171,352.10 = 466,831.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,798.78/1,171,352.10 = 466,831.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,798.78x = 1,171,352.10 × 466,831.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,798.78x = 546,824,573,266.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,824,573,266.07/848,798.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,233.46

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