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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,614.10, 1,176,607.26 and 470,640.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,614.10, 1,176,607.26 and 470,640.78 is: 649,484.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,614.10 : 1,176,607.26 = 470,640.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,614.10/1,176,607.26 = 470,640.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,614.10x = 1,176,607.26 × 470,640.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,614.10x = 553,759,358,600.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,759,358,600.06/852,614.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,484.17

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