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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,260.55, 1,170,569.88 and 466,284.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,260.55, 1,170,569.88 and 466,284.60 is: 643,456.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,260.55 : 1,170,569.88 = 466,284.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,260.55/1,170,569.88 = 466,284.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,260.55x = 1,170,569.88 × 466,284.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,260.55x = 545,818,708,267.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,818,708,267.85/848,260.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,456.43

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