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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,473.58, 1,177,875.02 and 466,347.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,473.58, 1,177,875.02 and 466,347.85 is: 643,604.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,473.58 : 1,177,875.02 = 466,347.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,473.58/1,177,875.02 = 466,347.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,473.58x = 1,177,875.02 × 466,347.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,473.58x = 549,299,477,869.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,299,477,869.28/853,473.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,604.55

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