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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,484.70, 1,170,884.23 and 480,995.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,484.70, 1,170,884.23 and 480,995.91 is: 663,760.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,484.70 : 1,170,884.23 = 480,995.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,484.70/1,170,884.23 = 480,995.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,484.70x = 1,170,884.23 × 480,995.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,484.70x = 563,190,524,511.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,190,524,511.01/848,484.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,760.38

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