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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,565.96, 1,176,541.14 and 470,592.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,565.96, 1,176,541.14 and 470,592.88 is: 649,418.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,565.96 : 1,176,541.14 = 470,592.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,565.96/1,176,541.14 = 470,592.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,565.96x = 1,176,541.14 × 470,592.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,565.96x = 553,671,883,511.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,671,883,511.08/852,565.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,418.24

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