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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,439.66, 1,170,816.81 and 466,463.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,439.66, 1,170,816.81 and 466,463.52 is: 643,703.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,439.66 : 1,170,816.81 = 466,463.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,439.66/1,170,816.81 = 466,463.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,439.66x = 1,170,816.81 × 466,463.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,439.66x = 546,143,330,467.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,143,330,467.77/848,439.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,703.21

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