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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,035.66, 1,175,768.17 and 464,828.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,035.66, 1,175,768.17 and 464,828.03 is: 641,440.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,035.66 : 1,175,768.17 = 464,828.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,035.66/1,175,768.17 = 464,828.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,035.66x = 1,175,768.17 × 464,828.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,035.66x = 546,529,993,994.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,529,993,994.82/852,035.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,440.29

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