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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,979.24, 1,171,571.82 and 466,997.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,979.24, 1,171,571.82 and 466,997.88 is: 644,446.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,979.24 : 1,171,571.82 = 466,997.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,979.24/1,171,571.82 = 466,997.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,979.24x = 1,171,571.82 × 466,997.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,979.24x = 547,121,556,207.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,121,556,207.74/848,979.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,446.33

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