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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,994.93, 1,178,538.05 and 466,831.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,994.93, 1,178,538.05 and 466,831.73 is: 644,241.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,994.93 : 1,178,538.05 = 466,831.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,994.93/1,178,538.05 = 466,831.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,994.93x = 1,178,538.05 × 466,831.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,994.93x = 550,178,960,865.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,178,960,865.75/853,994.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,241.49

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