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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,565.68, 1,176,456.72 and 470,567.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,565.68, 1,176,456.72 and 470,567.68 is: 649,337.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,565.68 : 1,176,456.72 = 470,567.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,565.68/1,176,456.72 = 470,567.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,565.68x = 1,176,456.72 × 470,567.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,565.68x = 553,602,509,350.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,602,509,350.81/852,565.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,337.08

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