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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,591.48, 1,176,586.08 and 470,618.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,591.48, 1,176,586.08 and 470,618.64 is: 649,459.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,591.48 : 1,176,586.08 = 470,618.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,591.48/1,176,586.08 = 470,618.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,591.48x = 1,176,586.08 × 470,618.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,591.48x = 553,723,340,812.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,723,340,812.53/852,591.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,459.15

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