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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,651.14, 1,170,851.97 and 481,088.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,651.14, 1,170,851.97 and 481,088.86 is: 663,740.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,651.14 : 1,170,851.97 = 481,088.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,651.14/1,170,851.97 = 481,088.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,651.14x = 1,170,851.97 × 481,088.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,651.14x = 563,283,839,997.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,283,839,997.74/848,651.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,740.16

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