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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,462.72, 1,170,848.64 and 466,486.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,462.72, 1,170,848.64 and 466,486.57 is: 643,735.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,462.72 : 1,170,848.64 = 466,486.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,462.72/1,170,848.64 = 466,486.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,462.72x = 1,170,848.64 × 466,486.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,462.72x = 546,185,164,884.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,185,164,884.97/848,462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,735.02

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