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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,274.56, 1,170,589.14 and 466,298.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,274.56, 1,170,589.14 and 466,298.60 is: 643,475.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,274.56 : 1,170,589.14 = 466,298.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,274.56/1,170,589.14 = 466,298.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,274.56x = 1,170,589.14 × 466,298.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,274.56x = 545,844,077,157.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,844,077,157.20/848,274.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,475.71

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