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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,822.02, 1,178,298.77 and 466,658.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,822.02, 1,178,298.77 and 466,658.94 is: 644,002.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,822.02 : 1,178,298.77 = 466,658.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,822.02/1,178,298.77 = 466,658.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,822.02x = 1,178,298.77 × 466,658.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,822.02x = 549,863,652,678.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,863,652,678.21/853,822.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,002.66

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