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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,278.09, 1,170,627.56 and 466,329.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,278.09, 1,170,627.56 and 466,329.48 is: 643,536.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,278.09 : 1,170,627.56 = 466,329.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,278.09/1,170,627.56 = 466,329.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,278.09x = 1,170,627.56 × 466,329.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,278.09x = 545,898,141,328.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,898,141,328.47/848,278.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,536.77

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