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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,262.06, 1,170,571.95 and 466,286.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,262.06, 1,170,571.95 and 466,286.10 is: 643,458.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,262.06 : 1,170,571.95 = 466,286.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,262.06/1,170,571.95 = 466,286.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,262.06x = 1,170,571.95 × 466,286.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,262.06x = 545,821,429,334.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,821,429,334.90/848,262.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,458.50

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