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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,073.96, 1,170,292.59 and 466,101.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,073.96, 1,170,292.59 and 466,101.05 is: 643,192.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,073.96 : 1,170,292.59 = 466,101.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,073.96/1,170,292.59 = 466,101.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,073.96x = 1,170,292.59 × 466,101.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,073.96x = 545,474,599,154.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,474,599,154.76/848,073.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,192.25

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