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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,995.44, 1,171,619.28 and 467,012.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,995.44, 1,171,619.28 and 467,012.40 is: 644,480.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,995.44 : 1,171,619.28 = 467,012.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,995.44/1,171,619.28 = 467,012.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,995.44x = 1,171,619.28 × 467,012.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,995.44x = 547,160,731,839.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,160,731,839.07/848,995.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,480.18

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