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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,453.96, 1,176,380.67 and 470,480.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,453.96, 1,176,380.67 and 470,480.73 is: 649,260.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,453.96 : 1,176,380.67 = 470,480.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,453.96/1,176,380.67 = 470,480.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,453.96x = 1,176,380.67 × 470,480.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,453.96x = 553,464,436,379.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,464,436,379.49/852,453.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,260.21

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