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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,343, 1,176,261.54 and 465,179.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,343, 1,176,261.54 and 465,179.56 is: 641,963.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,343 : 1,176,261.54 = 465,179.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,343/1,176,261.54 = 465,179.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,343x = 1,176,261.54 × 465,179.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,343x = 547,172,825,622.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,172,825,622.12/852,343
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,963.18

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