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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,529.72, 1,170,970.76 and 466,581.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,529.72, 1,170,970.76 and 466,581.24 is: 643,881.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,529.72 : 1,170,970.76 = 466,581.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,529.72/1,170,970.76 = 466,581.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,529.72x = 1,170,970.76 × 466,581.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,529.72x = 546,352,989,204.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,352,989,204.54/848,529.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,881.97

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