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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,271.56, 1,170,585 and 466,295.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,271.56, 1,170,585 and 466,295.60 is: 643,471.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,271.56 : 1,170,585 = 466,295.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,271.56/1,170,585 = 466,295.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,271.56x = 1,170,585 × 466,295.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,271.56x = 545,838,637,852.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,838,637,852.46/848,271.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,471.58

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