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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,019.79, 1,175,746.30 and 464,812.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,019.79, 1,175,746.30 and 464,812.11 is: 641,418.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,019.79 : 1,175,746.30 = 464,812.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,019.79/1,175,746.30 = 464,812.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,019.79x = 1,175,746.30 × 464,812.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,019.79x = 546,501,117,365.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,501,117,365.66/852,019.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,418.34

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