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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,823.72, 1,171,370.61 and 466,842.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,823.72, 1,171,370.61 and 466,842.30 is: 644,239.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,823.72 : 1,171,370.61 = 466,842.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,823.72/1,171,370.61 = 466,842.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,823.72x = 1,171,370.61 × 466,842.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,823.72x = 546,845,349,724.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,845,349,724.80/848,823.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,239.01

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