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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,799.81, 1,171,324.40 and 466,832.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,799.81, 1,171,324.40 and 466,832.97 is: 644,218.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,799.81 : 1,171,324.40 = 466,832.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,799.81/1,171,324.40 = 466,832.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,799.81x = 1,171,324.40 × 466,832.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,799.81x = 546,812,846,151.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,812,846,151.30/848,799.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,218.86

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