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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,867.06, 1,171,458.71 and 466,903.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,867.06, 1,171,458.71 and 466,903.86 is: 644,339.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,867.06 : 1,171,458.71 = 466,903.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,867.06/1,171,458.71 = 466,903.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,867.06x = 1,171,458.71 × 466,903.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,867.06x = 546,958,591,195.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,958,591,195.10/848,867.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,339.52

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