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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,300.64, 1,177,542.94 and 466,111.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,300.64, 1,177,542.94 and 466,111.44 is: 643,227.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,300.64 : 1,177,542.94 = 466,111.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,300.64/1,177,542.94 = 466,111.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,300.64x = 1,177,542.94 × 466,111.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,300.64x = 548,866,235,425.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,866,235,425.23/853,300.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,227.26

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