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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,344, 1,170,721.92 and 466,362.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,344, 1,170,721.92 and 466,362.40 is: 643,584.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,344 : 1,170,721.92 = 466,362.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,344/1,170,721.92 = 466,362.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,344x = 1,170,721.92 × 466,362.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,344x = 545,980,684,343.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,980,684,343.81/848,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,584.07

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