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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,892.27, 1,171,446.64 and 466,918.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,892.27, 1,171,446.64 and 466,918.95 is: 644,334.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,892.27 : 1,171,446.64 = 466,918.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,892.27/1,171,446.64 = 466,918.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,892.27x = 1,171,446.64 × 466,918.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,892.27x = 546,970,635,129.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,970,635,129.83/848,892.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,334.57

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