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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,486.52, 1,170,900.90 and 466,509.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,486.52, 1,170,900.90 and 466,509.96 is: 643,777.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,486.52 : 1,170,900.90 = 466,509.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,486.52/1,170,900.90 = 466,509.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,486.52x = 1,170,900.90 × 466,509.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,486.52x = 546,236,932,022.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,236,932,022.96/848,486.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,777.97

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