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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,436.96, 1,170,812.88 and 466,460.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,436.96, 1,170,812.88 and 466,460.96 is: 643,699.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,436.96 : 1,170,812.88 = 466,460.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,436.96/1,170,812.88 = 466,460.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,436.96x = 1,170,812.88 × 466,460.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,436.96x = 546,138,499,985.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,138,499,985.17/848,436.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,699.56

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