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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,177.12, 1,170,486.96 and 466,243.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,177.12, 1,170,486.96 and 466,243.04 is: 643,416.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,177.12 : 1,170,486.96 = 466,243.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,177.12/1,170,486.96 = 466,243.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,177.12x = 1,170,486.96 × 466,243.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,177.12x = 545,731,398,510.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,731,398,510.76/848,177.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,416.79

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