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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,866.43, 1,171,457.84 and 466,903.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,866.43, 1,171,457.84 and 466,903.24 is: 644,338.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,866.43 : 1,171,457.84 = 466,903.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,866.43/1,171,457.84 = 466,903.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,866.43x = 1,171,457.84 × 466,903.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,866.43x = 546,957,452,827.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,957,452,827.60/848,866.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,338.65

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