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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,824.72, 1,171,371.99 and 466,843.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,824.72, 1,171,371.99 and 466,843.30 is: 644,240.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,824.72 : 1,171,371.99 = 466,843.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,824.72/1,171,371.99 = 466,843.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,824.72x = 1,171,371.99 × 466,843.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,824.72x = 546,847,165,339.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,847,165,339.17/848,824.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,240.39

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