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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,259.24, 1,177,490.76 and 466,074.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,259.24, 1,177,490.76 and 466,074.92 is: 643,179.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,259.24 : 1,177,490.76 = 466,074.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,259.24/1,177,490.76 = 466,074.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,259.24x = 1,177,490.76 × 466,074.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,259.24x = 548,798,911,767.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,798,911,767.74/853,259.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,179.57

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