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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,411.05, 1,170,802.34 and 480,957.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,411.05, 1,170,802.34 and 480,957.53 is: 663,718.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,411.05 : 1,170,802.34 = 480,957.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,411.05/1,170,802.34 = 480,957.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,411.05x = 1,170,802.34 × 480,957.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,411.05x = 563,106,201,695.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,106,201,695.18/848,411.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,718.61

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