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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,463.23, 1,170,849.34 and 466,487.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,463.23, 1,170,849.34 and 466,487.07 is: 643,735.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,463.23 : 1,170,849.34 = 466,487.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,463.23/1,170,849.34 = 466,487.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,463.23x = 1,170,849.34 × 466,487.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,463.23x = 546,186,075,695.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,186,075,695.60/848,463.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,735.71

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