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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,388.49, 1,170,784.05 and 466,418

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,388.49, 1,170,784.05 and 466,418 is: 643,661.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,388.49 : 1,170,784.05 = 466,418 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,388.49/1,170,784.05 = 466,418/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,388.49x = 1,170,784.05 × 466,418
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,388.49x = 546,074,755,032.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,074,755,032.90/848,388.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,661.20

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