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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,697.36, 1,171,233.15 and 486,191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,697.36, 1,171,233.15 and 486,191.28 is: 670,961.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,697.36 : 1,171,233.15 = 486,191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,697.36/1,171,233.15 = 486,191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,697.36x = 1,171,233.15 × 486,191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,697.36x = 569,443,339,377.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,443,339,377.07/848,697.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,961.60

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