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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,546.84, 1,176,514.70 and 470,573.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,546.84, 1,176,514.70 and 470,573.70 is: 649,391.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,546.84 : 1,176,514.70 = 470,573.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,546.84/1,176,514.70 = 470,573.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,546.84x = 1,176,514.70 × 470,573.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,546.84x = 553,636,875,483.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,636,875,483.39/852,546.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,391.74

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