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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,241.78, 1,170,576.03 and 485,671.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,241.78, 1,170,576.03 and 485,671.20 is: 670,227.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,241.78 : 1,170,576.03 = 485,671.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,241.78/1,170,576.03 = 485,671.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,241.78x = 1,170,576.03 × 485,671.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,241.78x = 568,515,065,181.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,515,065,181.34/848,241.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,227.62

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