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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,544.19, 1,176,511.08 and 470,571.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,544.19, 1,176,511.08 and 470,571.07 is: 649,388.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,544.19 : 1,176,511.08 = 470,571.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,544.19/1,176,511.08 = 470,571.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,544.19x = 1,176,511.08 × 470,571.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,544.19x = 553,632,077,782.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,632,077,782.46/852,544.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,388.13

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