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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,430.96, 1,170,837.72 and 466,481.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,430.96, 1,170,837.72 and 466,481.76 is: 643,746.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,430.96 : 1,170,837.72 = 466,481.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,430.96/1,170,837.72 = 466,481.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,430.96x = 1,170,837.72 × 466,481.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,430.96x = 546,174,440,299.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,174,440,299.99/848,430.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,746.48

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