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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,584.56, 1,175,133 and 488,753.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,584.56, 1,175,133 and 488,753.04 is: 674,448.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,584.56 : 1,175,133 = 488,753.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,584.56/1,175,133 = 488,753.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,584.56x = 1,175,133 × 488,753.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,584.56x = 574,349,826,154.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,349,826,154.32/851,584.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,448.38

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