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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,315.44, 1,176,223.55 and 465,152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,315.44, 1,176,223.55 and 465,152.04 is: 641,925.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,315.44 : 1,176,223.55 = 465,152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,315.44/1,176,223.55 = 465,152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,315.44x = 1,176,223.55 × 465,152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,315.44x = 547,122,781,452.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,122,781,452.78/852,315.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,925.23

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