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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,270.67, 1,176,126.13 and 465,093.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,270.67, 1,176,126.13 and 465,093.75 is: 641,825.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,270.67 : 1,176,126.13 = 465,093.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,270.67/1,176,126.13 = 465,093.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,270.67x = 1,176,126.13 × 465,093.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,270.67x = 547,008,912,274.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,008,912,274.69/852,270.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,825.34

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