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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,350.51, 1,176,250.14 and 465,168.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,350.51, 1,176,250.14 and 465,168.89 is: 641,936.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,350.51 : 1,176,250.14 = 465,168.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,350.51/1,176,250.14 = 465,168.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,350.51x = 1,176,250.14 × 465,168.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,350.51x = 547,154,966,104.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,154,966,104.89/852,350.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,936.58

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