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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,054.81, 1,170,315.64 and 466,081.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,054.81, 1,170,315.64 and 466,081.59 is: 643,192.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,054.81 : 1,170,315.64 = 466,081.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,054.81/1,170,315.64 = 466,081.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,054.81x = 1,170,315.64 × 466,081.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,054.81x = 545,462,579,264.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,462,579,264.35/848,054.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,192.60

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