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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,481.45, 1,170,879.74 and 480,992.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,481.45, 1,170,879.74 and 480,992.66 is: 663,755.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,481.45 : 1,170,879.74 = 480,992.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,481.45/1,170,879.74 = 480,992.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,481.45x = 1,170,879.74 × 480,992.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,481.45x = 563,184,560,682.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,184,560,682.71/848,481.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,755.89

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