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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845,860, 1,167,178.91 and 483,307.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845,860, 1,167,178.91 and 483,307.34 is: 666,902.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845,860 : 1,167,178.91 = 483,307.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845,860/1,167,178.91 = 483,307.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845,860x = 1,167,178.91 × 483,307.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845,860x = 564,106,134,296.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,106,134,296.20/845,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,902.48

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