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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,238.75, 1,170,571.91 and 485,668.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,238.75, 1,170,571.91 and 485,668.17 is: 670,223.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,238.75 : 1,170,571.91 = 485,668.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,238.75/1,170,571.91 = 485,668.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,238.75x = 1,170,571.91 × 485,668.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,238.75x = 568,509,517,383.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,509,517,383.11/848,238.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,223.47

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