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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,353.11, 1,176,275.51 and 465,189.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,353.11, 1,176,275.51 and 465,189.67 is: 641,977.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,353.11 : 1,176,275.51 = 465,189.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,353.11/1,176,275.51 = 465,189.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,353.11x = 1,176,275.51 × 465,189.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,353.11x = 547,191,216,325.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,191,216,325.98/852,353.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,977.15

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