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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843,254.52, 1,163,718.82 and 480,671.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843,254.52, 1,163,718.82 and 480,671.80 is: 663,342.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843,254.52 : 1,163,718.82 = 480,671.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843,254.52/1,163,718.82 = 480,671.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843,254.52x = 1,163,718.82 × 480,671.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843,254.52x = 559,366,819,903.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,366,819,903.28/843,254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,342.81

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