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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,536.70, 1,170,980.40 and 466,588.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,536.70, 1,170,980.40 and 466,588.22 is: 643,891.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,536.70 : 1,170,980.40 = 466,588.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,536.70/1,170,980.40 = 466,588.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,536.70x = 1,170,980.40 × 466,588.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,536.70x = 546,365,660,490.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,365,660,490.89/848,536.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,891.61

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