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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,687.58, 1,171,153.22 and 481,189.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,687.58, 1,171,153.22 and 481,189.46 is: 664,021.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,687.58 : 1,171,153.22 = 481,189.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,687.58/1,171,153.22 = 481,189.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,687.58x = 1,171,153.22 × 481,189.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,687.58x = 563,546,577,247.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,546,577,247.35/848,687.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,021.24

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