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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,826.72, 1,171,374.75 and 466,845.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,826.72, 1,171,374.75 and 466,845.30 is: 644,243.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,826.72 : 1,171,374.75 = 466,845.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,826.72/1,171,374.75 = 466,845.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,826.72x = 1,171,374.75 × 466,845.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,826.72x = 546,850,796,576.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,850,796,576.18/848,826.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,243.15

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