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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,253.78, 1,170,591.48 and 466,282.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,253.78, 1,170,591.48 and 466,282.89 is: 643,471.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,253.78 : 1,170,591.48 = 466,282.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,253.78/1,170,591.48 = 466,282.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,253.78x = 1,170,591.48 × 466,282.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,253.78x = 545,826,778,303.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,826,778,303.78/848,253.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,471.08

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