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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,393.49, 1,170,790.95 and 466,423

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,393.49, 1,170,790.95 and 466,423 is: 643,668.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,393.49 : 1,170,790.95 = 466,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,393.49/1,170,790.95 = 466,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,393.49x = 1,170,790.95 × 466,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,393.49x = 546,083,827,271.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,083,827,271.85/848,393.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,668.10

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