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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,577.12, 1,176,556.48 and 470,604

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,577.12, 1,176,556.48 and 470,604 is: 649,433.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,577.12 : 1,176,556.48 = 470,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,577.12/1,176,556.48 = 470,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,577.12x = 1,176,556.48 × 470,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,577.12x = 553,692,185,713.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,692,185,713.92/852,577.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,433.55

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