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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,813.72, 1,171,370.81 and 461,632.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,813.72, 1,171,370.81 and 461,632.81 is: 637,057.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,813.72 : 1,171,370.81 = 461,632.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,813.72/1,171,370.81 = 461,632.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,813.72x = 1,171,370.81 × 461,632.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,813.72x = 540,743,198,572.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,743,198,572.28/848,813.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,057.56

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