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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,481.80, 1,176,341.13 and 470,483.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,481.80, 1,176,341.13 and 470,483.91 is: 649,221.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,481.80 : 1,176,341.13 = 470,483.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,481.80/1,176,341.13 = 470,483.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,481.80x = 1,176,341.13 × 470,483.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,481.80x = 553,449,574,336.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,449,574,336.22/852,481.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,221.57

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