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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,108.96, 1,170,397.68 and 466,144.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,108.96, 1,170,397.68 and 466,144.64 is: 643,283.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,108.96 : 1,170,397.68 = 466,144.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,108.96/1,170,397.68 = 466,144.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,108.96x = 1,170,397.68 × 466,144.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,108.96x = 545,574,605,200.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,574,605,200.44/848,108.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,283.62

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