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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,564.96, 1,176,539.76 and 470,591.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,564.96, 1,176,539.76 and 470,591.82 is: 649,416.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,564.96 : 1,176,539.76 = 470,591.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,564.96/1,176,539.76 = 470,591.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,564.96x = 1,176,539.76 × 470,591.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,564.96x = 553,669,986,960.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,669,986,960.76/852,564.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,416.78

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