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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,174.04, 1,170,465 and 466,200.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,174.04, 1,170,465 and 466,200.72 is: 643,348.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,174.04 : 1,170,465 = 466,200.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,174.04/1,170,465 = 466,200.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,174.04x = 1,170,465 × 466,200.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,174.04x = 545,671,625,734.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,671,625,734.80/848,174.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,348.65

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