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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,320.46, 1,176,230.46 and 465,157.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,320.46, 1,176,230.46 and 465,157.04 is: 641,932.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,320.46 : 1,176,230.46 = 465,157.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,320.46/1,176,230.46 = 465,157.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,320.46x = 1,176,230.46 × 465,157.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,320.46x = 547,131,879,131.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,131,879,131.44/852,320.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,932.12

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