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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,495.46, 1,175,021.58 and 483,924.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,495.46, 1,175,021.58 and 483,924.54 is: 667,791.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,495.46 : 1,175,021.58 = 483,924.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,495.46/1,175,021.58 = 483,924.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,495.46x = 1,175,021.58 × 483,924.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,495.46x = 568,621,777,591.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,621,777,591.57/851,495.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667,791.91

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