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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,653.14, 1,170,854.72 and 481,090.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,653.14, 1,170,854.72 and 481,090.86 is: 663,742.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,653.14 : 1,170,854.72 = 481,090.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,653.14/1,170,854.72 = 481,090.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,653.14x = 1,170,854.72 × 481,090.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,653.14x = 563,287,504,179.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,287,504,179.86/848,653.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,742.91

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