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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,266.92, 1,170,609.60 and 466,296.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,266.92, 1,170,609.60 and 466,296.03 is: 643,489.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,266.92 : 1,170,609.60 = 466,296.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,266.92/1,170,609.60 = 466,296.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,266.92x = 1,170,609.60 × 466,296.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,266.92x = 545,850,609,159.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,850,609,159.89/848,266.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,489.21

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