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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,845.31, 1,178,333.63 and 466,652.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,845.31, 1,178,333.63 and 466,652.24 is: 643,994.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,845.31 : 1,178,333.63 = 466,652.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,845.31/1,178,333.63 = 466,652.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,845.31x = 1,178,333.63 × 466,652.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,845.31x = 549,872,027,906.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,872,027,906.83/853,845.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,994.90

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