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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,741.54, 1,178,180.22 and 466,580.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,741.54, 1,178,180.22 and 466,580.91 is: 643,890.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,741.54 : 1,178,180.22 = 466,580.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,741.54/1,178,180.22 = 466,580.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,741.54x = 1,178,180.22 × 466,580.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,741.54x = 549,716,399,191.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,716,399,191.60/853,741.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,890.89

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