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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,652.78, 1,170,854.20 and 481,090.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,652.78, 1,170,854.20 and 481,090.50 is: 663,742.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,652.78 : 1,170,854.20 = 481,090.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,652.78/1,170,854.20 = 481,090.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,652.78x = 1,170,854.20 × 481,090.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,652.78x = 563,286,833,106.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,286,833,106.46/848,652.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,742.40

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