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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,462.66, 1,176,396.09 and 470,486.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,462.66, 1,176,396.09 and 470,486.73 is: 649,270.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,462.66 : 1,176,396.09 = 470,486.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,462.66/1,176,396.09 = 470,486.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,462.66x = 1,176,396.09 × 470,486.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,462.66x = 553,478,749,568.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,478,749,568.89/852,462.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,270.37

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