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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,914.89, 1,171,496.88 and 481,461.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,914.89, 1,171,496.88 and 481,461.96 is: 664,414.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,914.89 : 1,171,496.88 = 481,461.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,914.89/1,171,496.88 = 481,461.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,914.89x = 1,171,496.88 × 481,461.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,914.89x = 564,031,183,978.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,031,183,978.69/848,914.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,414.29

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