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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,258.78, 1,170,598.38 and 466,287.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,258.78, 1,170,598.38 and 466,287.90 is: 643,478.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,258.78 : 1,170,598.38 = 466,287.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,258.78/1,170,598.38 = 466,287.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,258.78x = 1,170,598.38 × 466,287.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,258.78x = 545,835,860,353.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,835,860,353.60/848,258.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,478.00

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