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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,433.96, 1,170,808.74 and 466,457.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,433.96, 1,170,808.74 and 466,457.96 is: 643,695.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,433.96 : 1,170,808.74 = 466,457.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,433.96/1,170,808.74 = 466,457.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,433.96x = 1,170,808.74 × 466,457.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,433.96x = 546,133,056,410.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,133,056,410.57/848,433.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,695.42

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