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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,005.02, 1,170,268.47 and 466,041.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,005.02, 1,170,268.47 and 466,041.50 is: 643,149.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,005.02 : 1,170,268.47 = 466,041.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,005.02/1,170,268.47 = 466,041.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,005.02x = 1,170,268.47 × 466,041.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,005.02x = 545,393,673,161.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,393,673,161.51/848,005.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,149.11

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