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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,504.08, 1,175,032.54 and 483,971.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,504.08, 1,175,032.54 and 483,971.60 is: 667,856.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,504.08 : 1,175,032.54 = 483,971.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,504.08/1,175,032.54 = 483,971.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,504.08x = 1,175,032.54 × 483,971.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,504.08x = 568,682,371,674.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,682,371,674.73/851,504.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667,856.31

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