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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,398.62, 1,170,793.13 and 466,449.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,398.62, 1,170,793.13 and 466,449.60 is: 643,702.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,398.62 : 1,170,793.13 = 466,449.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,398.62/1,170,793.13 = 466,449.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,398.62x = 1,170,793.13 × 466,449.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,398.62x = 546,115,984,839
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,115,984,839/848,398.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,702.11

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