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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,646.16, 1,176,661.32 and 470,673.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,646.16, 1,176,661.32 and 470,673.20 is: 649,534.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,646.16 : 1,176,661.32 = 470,673.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,646.16/1,176,661.32 = 470,673.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,646.16x = 1,176,661.32 × 470,673.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,646.16x = 553,822,948,800.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,822,948,800.62/852,646.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,534.33

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