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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845,841.78, 1,167,250.77 and 483,262.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845,841.78, 1,167,250.77 and 483,262.83 is: 666,896.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845,841.78 : 1,167,250.77 = 483,262.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845,841.78/1,167,250.77 = 483,262.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845,841.78x = 1,167,250.77 × 483,262.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845,841.78x = 564,088,910,429.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,088,910,429.88/845,841.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,896.49

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