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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,494.26, 1,170,926.37 and 466,545.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,494.26, 1,170,926.37 and 466,545.60 is: 643,835.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,494.26 : 1,170,926.37 = 466,545.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,494.26/1,170,926.37 = 466,545.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,494.26x = 1,170,926.37 × 466,545.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,494.26x = 546,290,545,847.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,290,545,847.47/848,494.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,835.29

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