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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,422.08, 1,170,792.36 and 466,445.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,422.08, 1,170,792.36 and 466,445.88 is: 643,678.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,422.08 : 1,170,792.36 = 466,445.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,422.08/1,170,792.36 = 466,445.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,422.08x = 1,170,792.36 × 466,445.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,422.08x = 546,111,272,657.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,111,272,657.48/848,422.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,678.76

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