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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,338.74, 1,170,729.81 and 466,375.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,338.74, 1,170,729.81 and 466,375.14 is: 643,609.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,338.74 : 1,170,729.81 = 466,375.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,338.74/1,170,729.81 = 466,375.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,338.74x = 1,170,729.81 × 466,375.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,338.74x = 545,999,279,040.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,999,279,040.92/848,338.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,609.98

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