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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,985.24, 1,171,580.10 and 467,003.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,985.24, 1,171,580.10 and 467,003.88 is: 644,454.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,985.24 : 1,171,580.10 = 467,003.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,985.24/1,171,580.10 = 467,003.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,985.24x = 1,171,580.10 × 467,003.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,985.24x = 547,132,452,430.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,132,452,430.79/848,985.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,454.61

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