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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,409.03, 1,170,812.34 and 466,438.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,409.03, 1,170,812.34 and 466,438.50 is: 643,689.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,409.03 : 1,170,812.34 = 466,438.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,409.03/1,170,812.34 = 466,438.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,409.03x = 1,170,812.34 × 466,438.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,409.03x = 546,111,951,651.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,111,951,651.09/848,409.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,689.46

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