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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,512.08, 1,176,382.84 and 470,514.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,512.08, 1,176,382.84 and 470,514.24 is: 649,263.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,512.08 : 1,176,382.84 = 470,514.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,512.08/1,176,382.84 = 470,514.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,512.08x = 1,176,382.84 × 470,514.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,512.08x = 553,504,877,911.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,504,877,911.64/852,512.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,263.38

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