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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,485.53, 1,170,908.87 and 486,026.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,485.53, 1,170,908.87 and 486,026.73 is: 670,716.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,485.53 : 1,170,908.87 = 486,026.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,485.53/1,170,908.87 = 486,026.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,485.53x = 1,170,908.87 × 486,026.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,485.53x = 569,093,006,783.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,093,006,783.96/848,485.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,716.22

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