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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,259.78, 1,170,599.76 and 466,288.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,259.78, 1,170,599.76 and 466,288.90 is: 643,479.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,259.78 : 1,170,599.76 = 466,288.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,259.78/1,170,599.76 = 466,288.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,259.78x = 1,170,599.76 × 466,288.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,259.78x = 545,837,674,430.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,837,674,430.66/848,259.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,479.38

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