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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,253.16, 1,177,481.41 and 466,068.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,253.16, 1,177,481.41 and 466,068.48 is: 643,170.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,253.16 : 1,177,481.41 = 466,068.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,253.16/1,177,481.41 = 466,068.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,253.16x = 1,177,481.41 × 466,068.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,253.16x = 548,786,970,986.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,786,970,986.96/853,253.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,170.16

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