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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,057.48, 1,170,347.38 and 466,097.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,057.48, 1,170,347.38 and 466,097.80 is: 643,230.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,057.48 : 1,170,347.38 = 466,097.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,057.48/1,170,347.38 = 466,097.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,057.48x = 1,170,347.38 × 466,097.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,057.48x = 545,496,339,053.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,496,339,053.76/848,057.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,230.38

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