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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,336.87, 1,170,727.23 and 466,373.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,336.87, 1,170,727.23 and 466,373.27 is: 643,607.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,336.87 : 1,170,727.23 = 466,373.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,336.87/1,170,727.23 = 466,373.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,336.87x = 1,170,727.23 × 466,373.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,336.87x = 545,995,880,679.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,995,880,679.51/848,336.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,607.40

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