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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,144.67, 1,170,424.64 and 466,171.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,144.67, 1,170,424.64 and 466,171.35 is: 643,308.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,144.67 : 1,170,424.64 = 466,171.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,144.67/1,170,424.64 = 466,171.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,144.67x = 1,170,424.64 × 466,171.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,144.67x = 545,618,432,171.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,618,432,171.21/848,144.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,308.21

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