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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,079.74, 1,170,359.88 and 466,107.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,079.74, 1,170,359.88 and 466,107.14 is: 643,233.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,079.74 : 1,170,359.88 = 466,107.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,079.74/1,170,359.88 = 466,107.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,079.74x = 1,170,359.88 × 466,107.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,079.74x = 545,513,096,437.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,513,096,437.54/848,079.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,233.26

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