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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,325.92, 1,176,238.02 and 465,162.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,325.92, 1,176,238.02 and 465,162.54 is: 641,939.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,325.92 : 1,176,238.02 = 465,162.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,325.92/1,176,238.02 = 465,162.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,325.92x = 1,176,238.02 × 465,162.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,325.92x = 547,141,865,027.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,141,865,027.77/852,325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,939.72

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