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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,148.71, 1,175,960.75 and 464,964.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,148.71, 1,175,960.75 and 464,964.03 is: 641,647.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,148.71 : 1,175,960.75 = 464,964.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,148.71/1,175,960.75 = 464,964.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,148.71x = 1,175,960.75 × 464,964.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,148.71x = 546,779,447,117.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,779,447,117.00/852,148.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,647.92

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