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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,269.16, 1,170,612.71 and 466,298.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,269.16, 1,170,612.71 and 466,298.27 is: 643,492.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,269.16 : 1,170,612.71 = 466,298.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,269.16/1,170,612.71 = 466,298.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,269.16x = 1,170,612.71 × 466,298.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,269.16x = 545,854,673,328.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,854,673,328.46/848,269.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,492.30

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