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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,413.93, 1,170,806.30 and 480,960.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,413.93, 1,170,806.30 and 480,960.42 is: 663,722.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,413.93 : 1,170,806.30 = 480,960.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,413.93/1,170,806.30 = 480,960.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,413.93x = 1,170,806.30 × 480,960.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,413.93x = 563,111,489,786.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,111,489,786.65/848,413.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,722.59

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