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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,831.22, 1,171,380.96 and 466,849.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,831.22, 1,171,380.96 and 466,849.80 is: 644,249.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,831.22 : 1,171,380.96 = 466,849.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,831.22/1,171,380.96 = 466,849.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,831.22x = 1,171,380.96 × 466,849.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,831.22x = 546,858,966,899.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,858,966,899.81/848,831.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,249.36

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