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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,436.46, 1,170,812.19 and 466,460.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,436.46, 1,170,812.19 and 466,460.46 is: 643,698.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,436.46 : 1,170,812.19 = 466,460.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,436.46/1,170,812.19 = 466,460.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,436.46x = 1,170,812.19 × 466,460.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,436.46x = 546,137,592,721.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,137,592,721.01/848,436.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,698.87

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