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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,913.44, 1,171,510.35 and 466,943

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,913.44, 1,171,510.35 and 466,943 is: 644,386.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,913.44 : 1,171,510.35 = 466,943 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,913.44/1,171,510.35 = 466,943/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,913.44x = 1,171,510.35 × 466,943
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,913.44x = 547,028,557,360.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,028,557,360.05/848,913.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,386.73

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