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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,542.48 : 1,170,993 = 466,594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,542.48/1,170,993 = 466,594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,542.48x = 1,170,993 × 466,594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,542.48x = 546,378,307,842
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,378,307,842/848,542.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,902.13

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