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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,394.24, 1,170,784.80 and 466,427.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,394.24, 1,170,784.80 and 466,427.52 is: 643,670.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,394.24 : 1,170,784.80 = 466,427.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,394.24/1,170,784.80 = 466,427.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,394.24x = 1,170,784.80 × 466,427.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,394.24x = 546,086,250,717.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,086,250,717.70/848,394.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,670.39

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