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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,379.15, 1,170,733.37 and 466,403.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,379.15, 1,170,733.37 and 466,403.13 is: 643,619.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,379.15 : 1,170,733.37 = 466,403.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,379.15/1,170,733.37 = 466,403.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,379.15x = 1,170,733.37 × 466,403.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,379.15x = 546,033,705,831.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,033,705,831.43/848,379.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,619.90

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