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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,899.28, 1,171,456.32 and 466,925.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,899.28, 1,171,456.32 and 466,925.96 is: 644,344.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,899.28 : 1,171,456.32 = 466,925.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,899.28/1,171,456.32 = 466,925.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,899.28x = 1,171,456.32 × 466,925.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,899.28x = 546,983,366,814.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,983,366,814.07/848,899.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,344.25

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