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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,674.46, 1,178,073.83 and 466,489.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,674.46, 1,178,073.83 and 466,489.89 is: 643,757.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,674.46 : 1,178,073.83 = 466,489.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,674.46/1,178,073.83 = 466,489.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,674.46x = 1,178,073.83 × 466,489.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,674.46x = 549,559,532,534.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,559,532,534.80/853,674.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,757.73

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