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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,561.96, 1,176,535.62 and 470,588.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,561.96, 1,176,535.62 and 470,588.88 is: 649,412.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,561.96 : 1,176,535.62 = 470,588.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,561.96/1,176,535.62 = 470,588.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,561.96x = 1,176,535.62 × 470,588.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,561.96x = 553,664,579,695.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,664,579,695.91/852,561.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,412.72

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