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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,728.17, 1,171,256.48 and 486,151.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,728.17, 1,171,256.48 and 486,151.83 is: 670,896.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,728.17 : 1,171,256.48 = 486,151.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,728.17/1,171,256.48 = 486,151.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,728.17x = 1,171,256.48 × 486,151.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,728.17x = 569,408,478,720.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,408,478,720.60/848,728.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,896.17

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