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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,178.04, 1,170,470.52 and 466,204.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,178.04, 1,170,470.52 and 466,204.72 is: 643,354.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,178.04 : 1,170,470.52 = 466,204.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,178.04/1,170,470.52 = 466,204.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,178.04x = 1,170,470.52 × 466,204.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,178.04x = 545,678,881,044.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,678,881,044.85/848,178.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,354.17

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