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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,974.08, 1,171,608.96 and 486,432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,974.08, 1,171,608.96 and 486,432 is: 671,290.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,974.08 : 1,171,608.96 = 486,432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,974.08/1,171,608.96 = 486,432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,974.08x = 1,171,608.96 × 486,432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,974.08x = 569,908,089,630.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,908,089,630.72/848,974.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,290.33

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