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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,308.59, 1,177,555.66 and 466,119.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,308.59, 1,177,555.66 and 466,119.27 is: 643,239.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,308.59 : 1,177,555.66 = 466,119.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,308.59/1,177,555.66 = 466,119.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,308.59x = 1,177,555.66 × 466,119.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,308.59x = 548,881,383,458.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,881,383,458.27/853,308.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,239.03

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