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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,420.52, 1,170,828.20 and 466,450

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,420.52, 1,170,828.20 and 466,450 is: 643,705.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,420.52 : 1,170,828.20 = 466,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,420.52/1,170,828.20 = 466,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,420.52x = 1,170,828.20 × 466,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,420.52x = 546,132,813,890
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,132,813,890/848,420.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,705.33

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