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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,991.54, 1,171,611.09 and 467,047.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,991.54, 1,171,611.09 and 467,047.38 is: 644,526.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,991.54 : 1,171,611.09 = 467,047.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,991.54/1,171,611.09 = 467,047.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,991.54x = 1,171,611.09 × 467,047.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,991.54x = 547,197,889,963.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,197,889,963.44/848,991.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,526.91

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