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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,087.84, 1,170,311.72 and 466,114.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,087.84, 1,170,311.72 and 466,114.92 is: 643,211.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,087.84 : 1,170,311.72 = 466,114.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,087.84/1,170,311.72 = 466,114.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,087.84x = 1,170,311.72 × 466,114.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,087.84x = 545,499,751,412.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,499,751,412.29/848,087.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,211.39

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