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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,640.62, 1,171,132.35 and 466,670

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,640.62, 1,171,132.35 and 466,670 is: 644,009.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,640.62 : 1,171,132.35 = 466,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,640.62/1,171,132.35 = 466,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,640.62x = 1,171,132.35 × 466,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,640.62x = 546,532,333,774.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,532,333,774.50/848,640.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,009.16

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