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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,415.93, 1,170,809.06 and 480,962.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,415.93, 1,170,809.06 and 480,962.42 is: 663,725.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,415.93 : 1,170,809.06 = 480,962.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,415.93/1,170,809.06 = 480,962.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,415.93x = 1,170,809.06 × 480,962.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,415.93x = 563,115,158,855.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,115,158,855.53/848,415.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,725.35

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