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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,287.20, 1,170,606.72 and 466,311.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,287.20, 1,170,606.72 and 466,311.24 is: 643,493.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,287.20 : 1,170,606.72 = 466,311.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,287.20/1,170,606.72 = 466,311.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,287.20x = 1,170,606.72 × 466,311.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,287.20x = 545,867,071,155.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,867,071,155.53/848,287.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,493.23

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