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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,013.92, 1,170,245.76 and 466,032.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,013.92, 1,170,245.76 and 466,032.48 is: 643,117.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,013.92 : 1,170,245.76 = 466,032.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,013.92/1,170,245.76 = 466,032.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,013.92x = 1,170,245.76 × 466,032.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,013.92x = 545,372,533,742.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,372,533,742.29/848,013.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,117.43

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