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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,541.74, 1,176,536.09 and 465,380.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,541.74, 1,176,536.09 and 465,380.11 is: 642,240.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,541.74 : 1,176,536.09 = 465,380.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,541.74/1,176,536.09 = 465,380.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,541.74x = 1,176,536.09 × 465,380.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,541.74x = 547,536,494,983.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,536,494,983.17/852,541.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,240.10

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