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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,683.70, 1,171,147.84 and 481,185.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,683.70, 1,171,147.84 and 481,185.56 is: 664,015.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,683.70 : 1,171,147.84 = 481,185.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,683.70/1,171,147.84 = 481,185.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,683.70x = 1,171,147.84 × 481,185.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,683.70x = 563,539,429,233.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,539,429,233.19/848,683.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,015.85

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