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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,802.24, 1,171,355.04 and 461,621.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,802.24, 1,171,355.04 and 461,621.28 is: 637,041.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,802.24 : 1,171,355.04 = 461,621.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,802.24/1,171,355.04 = 461,621.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,802.24x = 1,171,355.04 × 461,621.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,802.24x = 540,722,412,899.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,722,412,899.25/848,802.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,041.69

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