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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,483.52, 1,170,896.76 and 466,506.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,483.52, 1,170,896.76 and 466,506.96 is: 643,773.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,483.52 : 1,170,896.76 = 466,506.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,483.52/1,170,896.76 = 466,506.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,483.52x = 1,170,896.76 × 466,506.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,483.52x = 546,231,487,981.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,231,487,981.45/848,483.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,773.83

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