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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,555.68, 1,168,269 and 484,038.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,555.68, 1,168,269 and 484,038.56 is: 667,985.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,555.68 : 1,168,269 = 484,038.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,555.68/1,168,269 = 484,038.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,555.68x = 1,168,269 × 484,038.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,555.68x = 565,487,244,452.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,487,244,452.64/846,555.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667,985.88

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