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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,033.78, 1,175,765.58 and 464,826.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,033.78, 1,175,765.58 and 464,826.15 is: 641,437.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,033.78 : 1,175,765.58 = 464,826.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,033.78/1,175,765.58 = 464,826.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,033.78x = 1,175,765.58 × 464,826.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,033.78x = 546,526,587,853.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,526,587,853.92/852,033.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,437.70

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