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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,154.48, 1,175,968.64 and 464,969.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,154.48, 1,175,968.64 and 464,969.76 is: 641,655.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,154.48 : 1,175,968.64 = 464,969.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,154.48/1,175,968.64 = 464,969.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,154.48x = 1,175,968.64 × 464,969.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,154.48x = 546,789,856,308.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,789,856,308.33/852,154.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,655.79

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