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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,435.46, 1,170,810.81 and 466,459.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,435.46, 1,170,810.81 and 466,459.46 is: 643,697.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,435.46 : 1,170,810.81 = 466,459.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,435.46/1,170,810.81 = 466,459.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,435.46x = 1,170,810.81 × 466,459.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,435.46x = 546,135,778,194.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,135,778,194.76/848,435.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,697.49

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