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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,101.44, 1,170,402.28 and 466,138.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,101.44, 1,170,402.28 and 466,138.38 is: 643,283.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,101.44 : 1,170,402.28 = 466,138.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,101.44/1,170,402.28 = 466,138.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,101.44x = 1,170,402.28 × 466,138.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,101.44x = 545,569,422,747.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,569,422,747.51/848,101.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,283.22

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