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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,451.46, 1,176,377.22 and 470,478.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,451.46, 1,176,377.22 and 470,478.24 is: 649,256.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,451.46 : 1,176,377.22 = 470,478.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,451.46/1,176,377.22 = 470,478.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,451.46x = 1,176,377.22 × 470,478.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,451.46x = 553,459,878,159.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,459,878,159.81/852,451.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,256.77

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