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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,228.14, 1,170,580.17 and 485,769.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,228.14, 1,170,580.17 and 485,769.34 is: 670,376.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,228.14 : 1,170,580.17 = 485,769.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,228.14/1,170,580.17 = 485,769.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,228.14x = 1,170,580.17 × 485,769.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,228.14x = 568,631,956,597.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,631,956,597.99/848,228.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,376.20

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