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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,864.43, 1,171,455.08 and 466,901.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,864.43, 1,171,455.08 and 466,901.24 is: 644,335.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,864.43 : 1,171,455.08 = 466,901.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,864.43/1,171,455.08 = 466,901.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,864.43x = 1,171,455.08 × 466,901.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,864.43x = 546,953,821,264.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,953,821,264.52/848,864.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,335.89

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