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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,049.28, 1,175,786.96 and 464,841.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,049.28, 1,175,786.96 and 464,841.66 is: 641,459.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,049.28 : 1,175,786.96 = 464,841.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,049.28/1,175,786.96 = 464,841.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,049.28x = 1,175,786.96 × 464,841.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,049.28x = 546,554,762,292.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,554,762,292.75/852,049.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,459.10

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