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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,295.84, 1,170,662.80 and 466,338.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,295.84, 1,170,662.80 and 466,338.72 is: 643,555.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,295.84 : 1,170,662.80 = 466,338.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,295.84/1,170,662.80 = 466,338.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,295.84x = 1,170,662.80 × 466,338.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,295.84x = 545,925,391,703.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,925,391,703.62/848,295.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,555.43

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