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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,648.28, 1,176,662.84 and 470,666.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,648.28, 1,176,662.84 and 470,666.88 is: 649,524.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,648.28 : 1,176,662.84 = 470,666.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,648.28/1,176,662.84 = 470,666.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,648.28x = 1,176,662.84 × 470,666.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,648.28x = 553,816,227,714.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,816,227,714.74/852,648.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,524.83

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