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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,340.24, 1,170,731.88 and 466,376.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,340.24, 1,170,731.88 and 466,376.64 is: 643,612.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,340.24 : 1,170,731.88 = 466,376.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,340.24/1,170,731.88 = 466,376.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,340.24x = 1,170,731.88 × 466,376.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,340.24x = 546,002,000,535.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,002,000,535.28/848,340.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,612.05

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