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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,004.52, 1,170,267.78 and 466,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,004.52, 1,170,267.78 and 466,041 is: 643,148.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,004.52 : 1,170,267.78 = 466,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,004.52/1,170,267.78 = 466,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,004.52x = 1,170,267.78 × 466,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,004.52x = 545,392,766,458.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,392,766,458.98/848,004.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,148.42

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