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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,144.92, 1,170,424.98 and 466,171.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,144.92, 1,170,424.98 and 466,171.60 is: 643,308.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,144.92 : 1,170,424.98 = 466,171.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,144.92/1,170,424.98 = 466,171.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,144.92x = 1,170,424.98 × 466,171.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,144.92x = 545,618,885,606.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,618,885,606.57/848,144.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,308.56

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