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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,371.20, 1,170,736 and 466,394.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,371.20, 1,170,736 and 466,394.24 is: 643,615.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,371.20 : 1,170,736 = 466,394.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,371.20/1,170,736 = 466,394.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,371.20x = 1,170,736 × 466,394.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,371.20x = 546,024,526,960.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,024,526,960.64/848,371.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,615.11

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