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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,697.61, 1,171,233.50 and 486,191.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,697.61, 1,171,233.50 and 486,191.53 is: 670,961.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,697.61 : 1,171,233.50 = 486,191.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,697.61/1,171,233.50 = 486,191.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,697.61x = 1,171,233.50 × 486,191.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,697.61x = 569,443,801,993.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,443,801,993.21/848,697.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,961.95

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