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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,912.94, 1,171,509.66 and 466,942.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,912.94, 1,171,509.66 and 466,942.50 is: 644,386.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,912.94 : 1,171,509.66 = 466,942.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,912.94/1,171,509.66 = 466,942.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,912.94x = 1,171,509.66 × 466,942.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,912.94x = 547,027,649,414.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,027,649,414.55/848,912.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,386.04

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