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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,894.78, 1,171,450.08 and 466,921.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,894.78, 1,171,450.08 and 466,921.46 is: 644,338.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,894.78 : 1,171,450.08 = 466,921.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,894.78/1,171,450.08 = 466,921.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,894.78x = 1,171,450.08 × 466,921.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,894.78x = 546,975,181,670.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,975,181,670.72/848,894.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,338.02

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