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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,832.22, 1,171,396.31 and 461,651.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,832.22, 1,171,396.31 and 461,651.31 is: 637,083.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,832.22 : 1,171,396.31 = 461,651.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,832.22/1,171,396.31 = 461,651.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,832.22x = 1,171,396.31 × 461,651.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,832.22x = 540,776,638,732.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,776,638,732.41/848,832.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,083.07

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