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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,890.52, 1,171,444.23 and 466,917.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,890.52, 1,171,444.23 and 466,917.20 is: 644,332.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,890.52 : 1,171,444.23 = 466,917.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,890.52/1,171,444.23 = 466,917.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,890.52x = 1,171,444.23 × 466,917.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,890.52x = 546,967,453,970.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,967,453,970.54/848,890.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,332.15

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