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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,441.16, 1,170,818.87 and 466,465.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,441.16, 1,170,818.87 and 466,465.01 is: 643,705.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,441.16 : 1,170,818.87 = 466,465.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,441.16/1,170,818.87 = 466,465.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,441.16x = 1,170,818.87 × 466,465.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,441.16x = 546,146,027,716.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,146,027,716.32/848,441.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,705.25

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