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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,566.76, 1,175,108.47 and 488,735.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,566.76, 1,175,108.47 and 488,735.25 is: 674,423.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,566.76 : 1,175,108.47 = 488,735.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,566.76/1,175,108.47 = 488,735.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,566.76x = 1,175,108.47 × 488,735.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,566.76x = 574,316,931,862.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,316,931,862.57/851,566.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,423.85

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