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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,328.61, 1,176,238.26 and 465,168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,328.61, 1,176,238.26 and 465,168.90 is: 641,946.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,328.61 : 1,176,238.26 = 465,168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,328.61/1,176,238.26 = 465,168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,328.61x = 1,176,238.26 × 465,168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,328.61x = 547,149,453,131.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,149,453,131.22/852,328.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,946.60

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