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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,270.92, 1,170,615.12 and 466,300.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,270.92, 1,170,615.12 and 466,300.03 is: 643,494.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,270.92 : 1,170,615.12 = 466,300.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,270.92/1,170,615.12 = 466,300.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,270.92x = 1,170,615.12 × 466,300.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,270.92x = 545,857,865,574.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,857,865,574.45/848,270.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,494.73

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