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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,359.78, 1,170,758.85 and 466,396.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,359.78, 1,170,758.85 and 466,396.18 is: 643,639.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,359.78 : 1,170,758.85 = 466,396.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,359.78/1,170,758.85 = 466,396.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,359.78x = 1,170,758.85 × 466,396.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,359.78x = 546,037,455,341.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,037,455,341.19/848,359.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,639.02

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