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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,833.22, 1,171,397.69 and 461,652.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,833.22, 1,171,397.69 and 461,652.31 is: 637,084.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,833.22 : 1,171,397.69 = 461,652.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,833.22/1,171,397.69 = 461,652.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,833.22x = 1,171,397.69 × 461,652.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,833.22x = 540,778,449,517.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,778,449,517.16/848,833.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,084.46

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