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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,915.12, 1,171,483.62 and 466,933.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,915.12, 1,171,483.62 and 466,933.70 is: 644,357.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,915.12 : 1,171,483.62 = 466,933.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,915.12/1,171,483.62 = 466,933.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,915.12x = 1,171,483.62 × 466,933.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,915.12x = 547,005,181,175.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,005,181,175.99/848,915.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,357.92

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