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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,665.55, 1,175,299.52 and 464,481.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,665.55, 1,175,299.52 and 464,481.59 is: 640,985.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,665.55 : 1,175,299.52 = 464,481.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,665.55/1,175,299.52 = 464,481.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,665.55x = 1,175,299.52 × 464,481.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,665.55x = 545,904,981,576.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,904,981,576.93/851,665.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,985.17

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