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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,263.91, 1,170,605.45 and 466,293.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,263.91, 1,170,605.45 and 466,293.02 is: 643,485.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,263.91 : 1,170,605.45 = 466,293.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,263.91/1,170,605.45 = 466,293.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,263.91x = 1,170,605.45 × 466,293.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,263.91x = 545,845,145,821.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,845,145,821.66/848,263.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,485.06

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