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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,271.52, 1,177,506.62 and 466,086.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,271.52, 1,177,506.62 and 466,086.76 is: 643,195.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,271.52 : 1,177,506.62 = 466,086.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,271.52/1,177,506.62 = 466,086.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,271.52x = 1,177,506.62 × 466,086.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,271.52x = 548,820,241,867.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,820,241,867.98/853,271.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,195.32

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