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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,158.48, 1,175,974.16 and 464,973.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,158.48, 1,175,974.16 and 464,973.76 is: 641,661.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,158.48 : 1,175,974.16 = 464,973.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,158.48/1,175,974.16 = 464,973.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,158.48x = 1,175,974.16 × 464,973.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,158.48x = 546,797,126,838.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,797,126,838.04/852,158.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,661.31

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