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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,368.49, 1,170,749.27 and 466,401.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,368.49, 1,170,749.27 and 466,401.77 is: 643,634.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,368.49 : 1,170,749.27 = 466,401.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,368.49/1,170,749.27 = 466,401.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,368.49x = 1,170,749.27 × 466,401.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,368.49x = 546,039,529,422.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,039,529,422.20/848,368.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,634.85

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