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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,052.54, 1,175,791.46 and 464,844.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,052.54, 1,175,791.46 and 464,844.90 is: 641,463.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,052.54 : 1,175,791.46 = 464,844.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,052.54/1,175,791.46 = 464,844.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,052.54x = 1,175,791.46 × 464,844.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,052.54x = 546,560,663,644.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,560,663,644.55/852,052.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,463.57

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