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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,434.29, 1,170,809.40 and 466,458.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,434.29, 1,170,809.40 and 466,458.13 is: 643,695.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,434.29 : 1,170,809.40 = 466,458.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,434.29/1,170,809.40 = 466,458.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,434.29x = 1,170,809.40 × 466,458.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,434.29x = 546,133,563,310.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,133,563,310.42/848,434.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,695.77

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