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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,360.84, 1,170,738.42 and 466,389.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,360.84, 1,170,738.42 and 466,389.32 is: 643,617.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,360.84 : 1,170,738.42 = 466,389.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,360.84/1,170,738.42 = 466,389.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,360.84x = 1,170,738.42 × 466,389.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,360.84x = 546,019,895,601.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,019,895,601.67/848,360.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,617.51

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