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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,498.92, 1,176,364.76 and 470,501.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,498.92, 1,176,364.76 and 470,501.10 is: 649,245.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,498.92 : 1,176,364.76 = 470,501.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,498.92/1,176,364.76 = 470,501.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,498.92x = 1,176,364.76 × 470,501.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,498.92x = 553,480,911,228.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,480,911,228.73/852,498.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,245.29

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