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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,474.21, 1,176,411.99 and 470,498.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,474.21, 1,176,411.99 and 470,498.25 is: 649,286.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,474.21 : 1,176,411.99 = 470,498.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,474.21/1,176,411.99 = 470,498.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,474.21x = 1,176,411.99 × 470,498.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,474.21x = 553,499,782,574.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,499,782,574.02/852,474.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,286.25

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