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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,086.60, 1,177,251.84 and 465,900.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,086.60, 1,177,251.84 and 465,900.12 is: 642,937.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,086.60 : 1,177,251.84 = 465,900.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,086.60/1,177,251.84 = 465,900.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,086.60x = 1,177,251.84 × 465,900.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,086.60x = 548,481,773,526.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,481,773,526.22/853,086.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,937.98

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