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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,311.50, 1,170,697.23 and 466,365.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,311.50, 1,170,697.23 and 466,365.90 is: 643,599.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,311.50 : 1,170,697.23 = 466,365.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,311.50/1,170,697.23 = 466,365.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,311.50x = 1,170,697.23 × 466,365.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,311.50x = 545,973,267,296.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,973,267,296.46/848,311.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,599.98

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