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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,901.03, 1,171,477.83 and 481,448.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,901.03, 1,171,477.83 and 481,448.13 is: 664,395.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,901.03 : 1,171,477.83 = 481,448.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,901.03/1,171,477.83 = 481,448.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,901.03x = 1,171,477.83 × 481,448.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,901.03x = 564,005,810,589.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,005,810,589.96/848,901.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,395.25

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