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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,267.78, 1,170,610.80 and 466,296.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,267.78, 1,170,610.80 and 466,296.89 is: 643,490.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,267.78 : 1,170,610.80 = 466,296.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,267.78/1,170,610.80 = 466,296.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,267.78x = 1,170,610.80 × 466,296.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,267.78x = 545,852,175,440.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,852,175,440.41/848,267.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,490.40

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