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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,289.72, 1,177,543.83 and 466,110.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,289.72, 1,177,543.83 and 466,110.51 is: 643,234.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,289.72 : 1,177,543.83 = 466,110.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,289.72/1,177,543.83 = 466,110.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,289.72x = 1,177,543.83 × 466,110.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,289.72x = 548,865,561,312.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,865,561,312.36/853,289.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,234.70

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