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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,250, 1,170,587.44 and 485,679.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,250, 1,170,587.44 and 485,679.44 is: 670,239.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,250 : 1,170,587.44 = 485,679.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,250/1,170,587.44 = 485,679.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,250x = 1,170,587.44 × 485,679.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,250x = 568,530,252,330.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,530,252,330.23/848,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,239.02

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