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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,432.56, 1,170,844.80 and 466,462

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,432.56, 1,170,844.80 and 466,462 is: 643,721.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,432.56 : 1,170,844.80 = 466,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,432.56/1,170,844.80 = 466,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,432.56x = 1,170,844.80 × 466,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,432.56x = 546,154,607,097.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,154,607,097.60/848,432.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,721.89

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