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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,078.82, 1,170,299.34 and 466,105.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,078.82, 1,170,299.34 and 466,105.92 is: 643,199.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,078.82 : 1,170,299.34 = 466,105.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,078.82/1,170,299.34 = 466,105.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,078.82x = 1,170,299.34 × 466,105.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,078.82x = 545,483,450,546.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,483,450,546.09/848,078.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,199.00

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