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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,862.03, 1,171,417.95 and 461,669.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,862.03, 1,171,417.95 and 461,669.02 is: 637,096.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,862.03 : 1,171,417.95 = 461,669.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,862.03/1,171,417.95 = 461,669.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,862.03x = 1,171,417.95 × 461,669.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,862.03x = 540,807,374,058.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,807,374,058.36/848,862.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,096.91

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