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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,406.76, 1,171,053.72 and 486,071.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,406.76, 1,171,053.72 and 486,071.89 is: 670,923.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,406.76 : 1,171,053.72 = 486,071.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,406.76/1,171,053.72 = 486,071.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,406.76x = 1,171,053.72 × 486,071.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,406.76x = 569,216,292,044.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,216,292,044.30/848,406.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,923.81

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