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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,966.40, 1,171,567.08 and 466,984.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,966.40, 1,171,567.08 and 466,984.80 is: 644,435.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,966.40 : 1,171,567.08 = 466,984.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,966.40/1,171,567.08 = 466,984.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,966.40x = 1,171,567.08 × 466,984.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,966.40x = 547,104,018,540.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,104,018,540.38/848,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,435.42

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