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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,349.48, 1,176,270.51 and 465,186.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,349.48, 1,176,270.51 and 465,186.04 is: 641,972.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,349.48 : 1,176,270.51 = 465,186.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,349.48/1,176,270.51 = 465,186.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,349.48x = 1,176,270.51 × 465,186.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,349.48x = 547,184,620,515.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,184,620,515.68/852,349.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,972.14

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