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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,338.18, 1,170,729.05 and 466,374.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,338.18, 1,170,729.05 and 466,374.58 is: 643,609.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,338.18 : 1,170,729.05 = 466,374.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,338.18/1,170,729.05 = 466,374.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,338.18x = 1,170,729.05 × 466,374.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,338.18x = 545,998,263,728.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,998,263,728.85/848,338.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,609.21

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