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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,627.12, 1,171,104 and 486,168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,627.12, 1,171,104 and 486,168.32 is: 670,911.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,627.12 : 1,171,104 = 486,168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,627.12/1,171,104 = 486,168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,627.12x = 1,171,104 × 486,168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,627.12x = 569,353,664,225.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,353,664,225.28/848,627.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,911.46

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