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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,950.93, 1,178,455.92 and 466,774.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,950.93, 1,178,455.92 and 466,774.17 is: 644,150.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,950.93 : 1,178,455.92 = 466,774.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,950.93/1,178,455.92 = 466,774.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,950.93x = 1,178,455.92 × 466,774.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,950.93x = 550,072,783,939.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,072,783,939.59/853,950.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,150.34

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