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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,583.46, 1,176,565.29 and 470,610.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,583.46, 1,176,565.29 and 470,610.32 is: 649,442.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,583.46 : 1,176,565.29 = 470,610.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,583.46/1,176,565.29 = 470,610.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,583.46x = 1,176,565.29 × 470,610.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,583.46x = 553,703,767,627.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,703,767,627.79/852,583.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,442.31

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