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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,544.71, 1,176,511.77 and 470,571.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,544.71, 1,176,511.77 and 470,571.57 is: 649,388.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,544.71 : 1,176,511.77 = 470,571.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,544.71/1,176,511.77 = 470,571.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,544.71x = 1,176,511.77 × 470,571.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,544.71x = 553,632,990,732.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,632,990,732.38/852,544.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,388.81

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