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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,509.26, 1,170,947.12 and 466,560.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,509.26, 1,170,947.12 and 466,560.60 is: 643,856.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,509.26 : 1,170,947.12 = 466,560.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,509.26/1,170,947.12 = 466,560.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,509.26x = 1,170,947.12 × 466,560.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,509.26x = 546,317,788,542.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,317,788,542.67/848,509.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,856.01

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