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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,872.54, 1,171,444.71 and 466,928.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,872.54, 1,171,444.71 and 466,928.38 is: 644,361.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,872.54 : 1,171,444.71 = 466,928.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,872.54/1,171,444.71 = 466,928.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,872.54x = 1,171,444.71 × 466,928.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,872.54x = 546,980,780,699.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,980,780,699.87/848,872.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,361.50

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