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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,514.08, 1,176,385.60 and 470,516.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,514.08, 1,176,385.60 and 470,516.24 is: 649,266.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,514.08 : 1,176,385.60 = 470,516.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,514.08/1,176,385.60 = 470,516.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,514.08x = 1,176,385.60 × 470,516.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,514.08x = 553,508,529,302.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,508,529,302.14/852,514.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,266.14

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