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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,056.48, 1,170,346 and 466,096.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,056.48, 1,170,346 and 466,096.80 is: 643,229.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,056.48 : 1,170,346 = 466,096.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,056.48/1,170,346 = 466,096.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,056.48x = 1,170,346 × 466,096.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,056.48x = 545,494,525,492.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,494,525,492.80/848,056.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,229.00

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