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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,038.56, 1,170,324 and 466,094.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,038.56, 1,170,324 and 466,094.40 is: 643,227.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,038.56 : 1,170,324 = 466,094.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,038.56/1,170,324 = 466,094.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,038.56x = 1,170,324 × 466,094.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,038.56x = 545,481,462,585.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,481,462,585.60/848,038.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,227.19

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