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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,996.43, 1,178,540.13 and 466,833.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,996.43, 1,178,540.13 and 466,833.24 is: 644,243.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,996.43 : 1,178,540.13 = 466,833.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,996.43/1,178,540.13 = 466,833.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,996.43x = 1,178,540.13 × 466,833.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,996.43x = 550,181,707,357.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,181,707,357.92/853,996.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,243.57

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