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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,864.42, 1,178,334.78 and 466,686.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,864.42, 1,178,334.78 and 466,686.04 is: 644,027.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,864.42 : 1,178,334.78 = 466,686.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,864.42/1,178,334.78 = 466,686.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,864.42x = 1,178,334.78 × 466,686.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,864.42x = 549,912,392,272.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,912,392,272.47/853,864.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,027.76

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