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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,626.93, 1,175,205.60 and 488,795.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,626.93, 1,175,205.60 and 488,795.41 is: 674,514.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,626.93 : 1,175,205.60 = 488,795.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,626.93/1,175,205.60 = 488,795.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,626.93x = 1,175,205.60 × 488,795.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,626.93x = 574,435,103,086.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,435,103,086.30/851,626.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,514.96

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