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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,003.52, 1,170,266.40 and 466,040

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,003.52, 1,170,266.40 and 466,040 is: 643,147.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,003.52 : 1,170,266.40 = 466,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,003.52/1,170,266.40 = 466,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,003.52x = 1,170,266.40 × 466,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,003.52x = 545,390,953,056.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,390,953,056.00/848,003.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,147.04

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