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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,472.21, 1,176,409.23 and 470,496.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,472.21, 1,176,409.23 and 470,496.25 is: 649,283.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,472.21 : 1,176,409.23 = 470,496.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,472.21/1,176,409.23 = 470,496.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,472.21x = 1,176,409.23 × 470,496.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,472.21x = 553,496,131,180.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,496,131,180.39/852,472.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,283.49

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