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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,828.72, 1,171,377.50 and 466,847.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,828.72, 1,171,377.50 and 466,847.30 is: 644,245.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,828.72 : 1,171,377.50 = 466,847.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,828.72/1,171,377.50 = 466,847.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,828.72x = 1,171,377.50 × 466,847.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,828.72x = 546,854,423,155.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,854,423,155.75/848,828.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,245.90

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