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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,331.69, 1,176,245.97 and 465,168.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,331.69, 1,176,245.97 and 465,168.29 is: 641,947.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,331.69 : 1,176,245.97 = 465,168.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,331.69/1,176,245.97 = 465,168.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,331.69x = 1,176,245.97 × 465,168.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,331.69x = 547,152,326,484.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,152,326,484.29/852,331.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,947.66

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