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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,298.15, 1,177,539.50 and 466,108.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,298.15, 1,177,539.50 and 466,108.93 is: 643,223.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,298.15 : 1,177,539.50 = 466,108.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,298.15/1,177,539.50 = 466,108.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,298.15x = 1,177,539.50 × 466,108.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,298.15x = 548,861,677,704.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,861,677,704.00/853,298.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,223.80

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