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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,262.78, 1,170,603.90 and 466,291.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,262.78, 1,170,603.90 and 466,291.90 is: 643,483.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,262.78 : 1,170,603.90 = 466,291.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,262.78/1,170,603.90 = 466,291.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,262.78x = 1,170,603.90 × 466,291.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,262.78x = 545,843,116,678.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,843,116,678.41/848,262.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,483.52

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