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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,962.32, 1,171,607.40 and 466,982.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,962.32, 1,171,607.40 and 466,982.16 is: 644,457.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,962.32 : 1,171,607.40 = 466,982.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,962.32/1,171,607.40 = 466,982.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,962.32x = 1,171,607.40 × 466,982.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,962.32x = 547,119,754,323.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,119,754,323.98/848,962.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,457.05

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