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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,281.64, 1,170,655.62 and 466,324.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,281.64, 1,170,655.62 and 466,324.52 is: 643,542.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,281.64 : 1,170,655.62 = 466,324.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,281.64/1,170,655.62 = 466,324.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,281.64x = 1,170,655.62 × 466,324.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,281.64x = 545,905,420,081.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,905,420,081.80/848,281.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,542.66

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