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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,588.64, 1,176,488.40 and 470,590.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,588.64, 1,176,488.40 and 470,590.72 is: 649,368.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,588.64 : 1,176,488.40 = 470,590.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,588.64/1,176,488.40 = 470,590.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,588.64x = 1,176,488.40 × 470,590.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,588.64x = 553,644,523,227.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,644,523,227.65/852,588.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,368.87

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