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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,271.67, 1,176,127.51 and 465,094.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,271.67, 1,176,127.51 and 465,094.75 is: 641,826.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,271.67 : 1,176,127.51 = 465,094.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,271.67/1,176,127.51 = 465,094.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,271.67x = 1,176,127.51 × 465,094.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,271.67x = 547,010,730,231.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,010,730,231.57/852,271.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,826.72

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