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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,434.38, 1,170,809.53 and 466,458.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,434.38, 1,170,809.53 and 466,458.23 is: 643,695.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,434.38 : 1,170,809.53 = 466,458.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,434.38/1,170,809.53 = 466,458.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,434.38x = 1,170,809.53 × 466,458.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,434.38x = 546,133,735,176.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,133,735,176.88/848,434.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,695.90

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