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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,435.96, 1,170,811.50 and 466,459.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,435.96, 1,170,811.50 and 466,459.96 is: 643,698.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,435.96 : 1,170,811.50 = 466,459.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,435.96/1,170,811.50 = 466,459.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,435.96x = 1,170,811.50 × 466,459.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,435.96x = 546,136,685,457.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,136,685,457.54/848,435.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,698.18

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