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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,265.56, 1,170,576.78 and 466,289.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,265.56, 1,170,576.78 and 466,289.60 is: 643,463.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,265.56 : 1,170,576.78 = 466,289.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,265.56/1,170,576.78 = 466,289.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,265.56x = 1,170,576.78 × 466,289.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,265.56x = 545,827,778,515.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,827,778,515.49/848,265.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,463.33

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