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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,911.68, 1,171,475.08 and 481,456.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,911.68, 1,171,475.08 and 481,456.24 is: 664,396.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,911.68 : 1,171,475.08 = 481,456.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,911.68/1,171,475.08 = 481,456.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,911.68x = 1,171,475.08 × 481,456.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,911.68x = 564,013,987,270.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,013,987,270.50/848,911.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,396.55

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