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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,735.84, 1,161,548.40 and 479,248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,735.84, 1,161,548.40 and 479,248 is: 661,335.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,735.84 : 1,161,548.40 = 479,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,735.84/1,161,548.40 = 479,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,735.84x = 1,161,548.40 × 479,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,735.84x = 556,669,747,603.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,669,747,603.20/841,735.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,335.45

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