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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,353.03, 1,176,229.96 and 465,176.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,353.03, 1,176,229.96 and 465,176.14 is: 641,933.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,353.03 : 1,176,229.96 = 465,176.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,353.03/1,176,229.96 = 465,176.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,353.03x = 1,176,229.96 × 465,176.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,353.03x = 547,154,108,441.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,154,108,441.64/852,353.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,933.67

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