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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,352.11, 1,176,274.13 and 465,188.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,352.11, 1,176,274.13 and 465,188.67 is: 641,975.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,352.11 : 1,176,274.13 = 465,188.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,352.11/1,176,274.13 = 465,188.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,352.11x = 1,176,274.13 × 465,188.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,352.11x = 547,189,398,090.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,189,398,090.11/852,352.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,975.77

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