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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,428.56, 1,170,839.28 and 466,458

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,428.56, 1,170,839.28 and 466,458 is: 643,716.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,428.56 : 1,170,839.28 = 466,458 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,428.56/1,170,839.28 = 466,458/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,428.56x = 1,170,839.28 × 466,458
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,428.56x = 546,147,348,870.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,147,348,870.24/848,428.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,716.37

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