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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,350.31, 1,176,271.67 and 465,186.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,350.31, 1,176,271.67 and 465,186.92 is: 641,973.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,350.31 : 1,176,271.67 = 465,186.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,350.31/1,176,271.67 = 465,186.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,350.31x = 1,176,271.67 × 465,186.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,350.31x = 547,186,190,532.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,186,190,532.17/852,350.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,973.36

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