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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,331.74, 1,176,224.68 and 465,150.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,331.74, 1,176,224.68 and 465,150.22 is: 641,911.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,331.74 : 1,176,224.68 = 465,150.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,331.74/1,176,224.68 = 465,150.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,331.74x = 1,176,224.68 × 465,150.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,331.74x = 547,121,168,671.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,121,168,671.43/852,331.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,911.06

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