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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,649.71, 1,170,849.97 and 481,087.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,649.71, 1,170,849.97 and 481,087.43 is: 663,738.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,649.71 : 1,170,849.97 = 481,087.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,649.71/1,170,849.97 = 481,087.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,649.71x = 1,170,849.97 × 481,087.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,649.71x = 563,281,195,925.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,281,195,925.91/848,649.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,738.16

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