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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,271.62, 1,170,585.19 and 466,295.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,271.62, 1,170,585.19 and 466,295.66 is: 643,471.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,271.62 : 1,170,585.19 = 466,295.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,271.62/1,170,585.19 = 466,295.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,271.62x = 1,170,585.19 × 466,295.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,271.62x = 545,838,793,757.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,838,793,757.28/848,271.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,471.71

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