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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,919, 1,171,674.60 and 486,585.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,919, 1,171,674.60 and 486,585.72 is: 671,583.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,919 : 1,171,674.60 = 486,585.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,919/1,171,674.60 = 486,585.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,919x = 1,171,674.60 × 486,585.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,919x = 570,120,128,846.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,120,128,846.71/848,919
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,583.66

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