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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,840.28, 1,171,393.97 and 481,386.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,840.28, 1,171,393.97 and 481,386.92 is: 664,310.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,840.28 : 1,171,393.97 = 481,386.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,840.28/1,171,393.97 = 481,386.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,840.28x = 1,171,393.97 × 481,386.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,840.28x = 563,893,735,324.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,893,735,324.87/848,840.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,310.76

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