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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,918.36, 1,171,482.90 and 466,945.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,918.36, 1,171,482.90 and 466,945.14 is: 644,370.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,918.36 : 1,171,482.90 = 466,945.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,918.36/1,171,482.90 = 466,945.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,918.36x = 1,171,482.90 × 466,945.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,918.36x = 547,018,246,748.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,018,246,748.11/848,918.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,370.85

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