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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,659.46, 1,176,670.26 and 470,686.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,659.46, 1,176,670.26 and 470,686.50 is: 649,547.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,659.46 : 1,176,670.26 = 470,686.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,659.46/1,176,670.26 = 470,686.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,659.46x = 1,176,670.26 × 470,686.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,659.46x = 553,842,806,333.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,842,806,333.49/852,659.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,547.48

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