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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,958.60, 1,178,467.48 and 466,774.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,958.60, 1,178,467.48 and 466,774.55 is: 644,151.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,958.60 : 1,178,467.48 = 466,774.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,958.60/1,178,467.48 = 466,774.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,958.60x = 1,178,467.48 × 466,774.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,958.60x = 550,078,626,777.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,078,626,777.02/853,958.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,151.40

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