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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,608.16, 1,176,608.97 and 470,635.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,608.16, 1,176,608.97 and 470,635.11 is: 649,481.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,608.16 : 1,176,608.97 = 470,635.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,608.16/1,176,608.97 = 470,635.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,608.16x = 1,176,608.97 × 470,635.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,608.16x = 553,753,492,022.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,753,492,022.94/852,608.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,481.81

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