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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,456.91, 1,170,840.56 and 466,480.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,456.91, 1,170,840.56 and 466,480.76 is: 643,726.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,456.91 : 1,170,840.56 = 466,480.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,456.91/1,170,840.56 = 466,480.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,456.91x = 1,170,840.56 × 466,480.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,456.91x = 546,174,586,081.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,174,586,081.02/848,456.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,726.96

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