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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,362.28, 1,170,762.30 and 466,398.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,362.28, 1,170,762.30 and 466,398.68 is: 643,642.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,362.28 : 1,170,762.30 = 466,398.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,362.28/1,170,762.30 = 466,398.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,362.28x = 1,170,762.30 × 466,398.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,362.28x = 546,041,991,313.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,041,991,313.76/848,362.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,642.47

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