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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,492.52, 1,170,909.18 and 466,515.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,492.52, 1,170,909.18 and 466,515.96 is: 643,786.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,492.52 : 1,170,909.18 = 466,515.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,492.52/1,170,909.18 = 466,515.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,492.52x = 1,170,909.18 × 466,515.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,492.52x = 546,247,820,180.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,247,820,180.51/848,492.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,786.25

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