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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,261.55, 1,170,571.26 and 466,285.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,261.55, 1,170,571.26 and 466,285.60 is: 643,457.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,261.55 : 1,170,571.26 = 466,285.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,261.55/1,170,571.26 = 466,285.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,261.55x = 1,170,571.26 × 466,285.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,261.55x = 545,820,522,311.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,820,522,311.86/848,261.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,457.81

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