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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,255.28, 1,170,593.55 and 466,284.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,255.28, 1,170,593.55 and 466,284.39 is: 643,473.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,255.28 : 1,170,593.55 = 466,284.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,255.28/1,170,593.55 = 466,284.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,255.28x = 1,170,593.55 × 466,284.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,255.28x = 545,829,499,399.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,829,499,399.69/848,255.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,473.15

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