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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,348.76, 1,176,247.72 and 465,167.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,348.76, 1,176,247.72 and 465,167.14 is: 641,934.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,348.76 : 1,176,247.72 = 465,167.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,348.76/1,176,247.72 = 465,167.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,348.76x = 1,176,247.72 × 465,167.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,348.76x = 547,151,787,843.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,151,787,843.92/852,348.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,934.16

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