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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,221.48, 1,170,546.66 and 466,240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,221.48, 1,170,546.66 and 466,240.12 is: 643,411.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,221.48 : 1,170,546.66 = 466,240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,221.48/1,170,546.66 = 466,240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,221.48x = 1,170,546.66 × 466,240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,221.48x = 545,755,815,224.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,755,815,224.00/848,221.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,411.92

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