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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,544.48, 1,170,995.76 and 466,596

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,544.48, 1,170,995.76 and 466,596 is: 643,904.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,544.48 : 1,170,995.76 = 466,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,544.48/1,170,995.76 = 466,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,544.48x = 1,170,995.76 × 466,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,544.48x = 546,381,937,632.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,381,937,632.96/848,544.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,904.89

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