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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,882.06, 1,171,623.66 and 486,548.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,882.06, 1,171,623.66 and 486,548.78 is: 671,532.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,882.06 : 1,171,623.66 = 486,548.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,882.06/1,171,623.66 = 486,548.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,882.06x = 1,171,623.66 × 486,548.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,882.06x = 570,052,054,709.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,052,054,709.46/848,882.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,532.69

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