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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,298.65, 1,177,540.19 and 466,109.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,298.65, 1,177,540.19 and 466,109.43 is: 643,224.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,298.65 : 1,177,540.19 = 466,109.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,298.65/1,177,540.19 = 466,109.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,298.65x = 1,177,540.19 × 466,109.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,298.65x = 548,862,586,762.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,862,586,762.99/853,298.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,224.49

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