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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,036.03, 1,175,768.69 and 464,828.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,036.03, 1,175,768.69 and 464,828.40 is: 641,440.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,036.03 : 1,175,768.69 = 464,828.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,036.03/1,175,768.69 = 464,828.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,036.03x = 1,175,768.69 × 464,828.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,036.03x = 546,530,676,618.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,530,676,618.65/852,036.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,440.80

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