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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,412.93, 1,170,804.92 and 480,959.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,412.93, 1,170,804.92 and 480,959.42 is: 663,721.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,412.93 : 1,170,804.92 = 480,959.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,412.93/1,170,804.92 = 480,959.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,412.93x = 1,170,804.92 × 480,959.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,412.93x = 563,109,650,604.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,109,650,604.72/848,412.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,721.20

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