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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,433.79, 1,170,808.71 and 466,457.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,433.79, 1,170,808.71 and 466,457.63 is: 643,695.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,433.79 : 1,170,808.71 = 466,457.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,433.79/1,170,808.71 = 466,457.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,433.79x = 1,170,808.71 × 466,457.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,433.79x = 546,132,656,049.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,132,656,049.96/848,433.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,695.08

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