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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,337.87, 1,170,728.61 and 466,374.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,337.87, 1,170,728.61 and 466,374.27 is: 643,608.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,337.87 : 1,170,728.61 = 466,374.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,337.87/1,170,728.61 = 466,374.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,337.87x = 1,170,728.61 × 466,374.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,337.87x = 545,997,700,856.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,997,700,856.87/848,337.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,608.78

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