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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,271.92, 1,176,127.86 and 465,095

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,271.92, 1,176,127.86 and 465,095 is: 641,827.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,271.92 : 1,176,127.86 = 465,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,271.92/1,176,127.86 = 465,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,271.92x = 1,176,127.86 × 465,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,271.92x = 547,011,184,721.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,011,184,721.23/852,271.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,827.06

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