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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,453.46, 1,176,379.98 and 470,480.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,453.46, 1,176,379.98 and 470,480.23 is: 649,259.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,453.46 : 1,176,379.98 = 470,480.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,453.46/1,176,379.98 = 470,480.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,453.46x = 1,176,379.98 × 470,480.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,453.46x = 553,463,523,557.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,463,523,557.80/852,453.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,259.52

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