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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,432.34, 1,170,841.03 and 466,483.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,432.34, 1,170,841.03 and 466,483.73 is: 643,749.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,432.34 : 1,170,841.03 = 466,483.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,432.34/1,170,841.03 = 466,483.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,432.34x = 1,170,841.03 × 466,483.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,432.34x = 546,178,283,891.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,178,283,891.03/848,432.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,749.96

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