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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,396.49, 1,170,795.09 and 466,426

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,396.49, 1,170,795.09 and 466,426 is: 643,672.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,396.49 : 1,170,795.09 = 466,426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,396.49/1,170,795.09 = 466,426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,396.49x = 1,170,795.09 × 466,426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,396.49x = 546,089,270,648.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,089,270,648.34/848,396.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,672.24

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