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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,591.33, 1,176,575.85 and 470,618.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,591.33, 1,176,575.85 and 470,618.01 is: 649,452.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,591.33 : 1,176,575.85 = 470,618.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,591.33/1,176,575.85 = 470,618.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,591.33x = 1,176,575.85 × 470,618.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,591.33x = 553,717,785,141.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,717,785,141.06/852,591.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,452.75

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