Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,542.48, 1,170,993 and 466,594
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 848,542.48, 1,170,993 and 466,594 is: 643,902.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
848,542.48 : 1,170,993 = 466,594 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
848,542.48/1,170,993 = 466,594/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
848,542.48x = 1,170,993 × 466,594 - Step 4: Simplify right side
848,542.48x = 546,378,307,842 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 546,378,307,842/848,542.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,902.13
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