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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,198.79, 1,170,515.21 and 466,217.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,198.79, 1,170,515.21 and 466,217.37 is: 643,380.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,198.79 : 1,170,515.21 = 466,217.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,198.79/1,170,515.21 = 466,217.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,198.79x = 1,170,515.21 × 466,217.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,198.79x = 545,714,520,420.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,714,520,420.11/848,198.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,380.45

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