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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,145.60, 1,170,439.20 and 466,171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,145.60, 1,170,439.20 and 466,171.20 is: 643,315.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,145.60 : 1,170,439.20 = 466,171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,145.60/1,170,439.20 = 466,171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,145.60x = 1,170,439.20 × 466,171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,145.60x = 545,625,046,391.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,625,046,391.04/848,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,315.31

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