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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,899.53, 1,171,475.76 and 481,446.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,899.53, 1,171,475.76 and 481,446.63 is: 664,393.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,899.53 : 1,171,475.76 = 481,446.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,899.53/1,171,475.76 = 481,446.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,899.53x = 1,171,475.76 × 481,446.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,899.53x = 564,003,056,778.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,003,056,778.69/848,899.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,393.18

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