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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,473.16, 1,176,407.15 and 470,499.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,473.16, 1,176,407.15 and 470,499.98 is: 649,286.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,473.16 : 1,176,407.15 = 470,499.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,473.16/1,176,407.15 = 470,499.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,473.16x = 1,176,407.15 × 470,499.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,473.16x = 553,499,532,312.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,499,532,312.32/852,473.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,286.76

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