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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,208.06, 1,170,538.20 and 466,231.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,208.06, 1,170,538.20 and 466,231.50 is: 643,405.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,208.06 : 1,170,538.20 = 466,231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,208.06/1,170,538.20 = 466,231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,208.06x = 1,170,538.20 × 466,231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,208.06x = 545,741,780,793.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,741,780,793.30/848,208.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,405.56

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